Materials Engineer

About the Role

At Balfour Beatty, we deliver infrastructure that powers communities, connects people, and creates lasting social value. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Materials Engineer to join our team on the North Hykeham Highways Project – a major infrastructure scheme that will enhance transport connectivity and support long‑term regional growth across Lincolnshire. This opportunity allows you to play a critical role in maintaining quality and compliance across all material‑related activities on site, working closely with construction, commercial and supply chain teams to ensure that all materials used on the project meet the required specifications, industry standards and project requirements.

• Ensuring all construction materials comply with project specifications and industry standards
• Coordinating material testing, inspections, and approvals throughout the project lifecycle
• Reviewing technical submittals, test results and quality documentation
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and site teams to maintain quality assurance standards
• Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with quality management systems
• Monitoring material performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting on quality and material compliance

• Previous experience in a Materials Engineer or Quality Engineer role within highways or civil engineering projects
• Good understanding of highways specifications, testing standards and quality assurance processes
• Experience coordinating material testing and supplier compliance
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary delivery teams
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety standards

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

• Smart working – flexible staggered start and finish times and up to 40% remote working where the role allows
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family‑friendly policies including 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

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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 an inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourages 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.