Site Engineer

About the role

Balfour Beatty is playing a leading role in delivering HS2, one of the UK’s most ambitious and transformative infrastructure programmes. We are currently looking for a proactive and driven Site Engineer to join our team in Birmingham, working on the Headhouse project—an integral part of the HS2 station development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-profile, technically challenging project in a busy urban environment. As a Site Engineer, you will be at the heart of construction delivery, ensuring that works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with construction managers, subcontractors, and design teams to coordinate activities on site and ensure that engineering solutions are implemented effectively.

• Setting out, levelling, and surveying the site in accordance with project requirements
• Ensuring works are carried out in line with design drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Liaising with subcontractors, supervisors, and the wider project team to coordinate site activities
• Monitoring progress and reporting on site performance and productivity
• Managing and maintaining accurate site records, including as-built information
• Supporting the implementation of health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Assisting with quality assurance processes, inspections, and testing
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site in a timely manner

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on major infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong understanding of setting out techniques and use of surveying equipment
• Knowledge of construction methods, health & safety regulations, and quality standards
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• CSCS card required; SMSTS or SSSTS is advantageous

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Operating across England and Wales, our building teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long‑term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabil

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