Site Engineer; Rolls Royce

About the role

At Balfour Beatty
, we’re proud to deliver complex, high‑profile infrastructure and construction projects that make a lasting impact. We’re currently looking for a talented Site Engineer to join our team on the Rolls‑Royce Project in Derby
. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a collaborative, innovative team delivering major infrastructure within a highly secure and technically demanding environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring construction works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards while contributing to a project that will support the future of UK engineering and manufacturing.

As a Site Engineer, you will provide engineering support across the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with programme requirements.

• Setting out and surveying works using modern engineering equipment and techniques.
• Ensuring construction activities are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Producing and reviewing engineering documentation, including inspection and test plans, permits and work packages.
• Managing quality assurance processes and maintaining accurate site records.
• Supporting the planning and coordination of daily construction activities.
• Monitoring progress and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Working closely with subcontractors, supervisors and project managers to resolve technical issues.

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on construction, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• A degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with setting out equipment such as Leica or Trimble.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and construction methods.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively while managing your own workload effectively.
• CSCS card as a minimum, with SMSTS or SSSTS desirable.

• 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‑rated).
• Family‑friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

Balfour Beatty is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to remove barriers for applicants with disabilities.