Site Engineer

About the role

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group, delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious and high‑profile projects. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Site Engineer to join our team working on the N1/N2 Headhouse Project in Birmingham, a key element of the HS2 programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nationally significant infrastructure project that will shape the future of transport in the UK.

• Be setting out and surveying works in accordance with design drawings
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards
• Support the management of subcontractors on site
• Maintain accurate site records, including as‑built documentation
• Assist with the preparation of method statements and risk assessments
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Liaise with design teams, project managers, and other stakeholders

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience in a Site Engineer role, ideally on large infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of setting‑out techniques and surveying equipment
• Experience working with reinforced concrete, structures, or heavy civils (desirable)
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within construction
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• CSCS card (essential)

• 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