Site Engineer

Job No. BBUK
21581

Site Engineer - Birmingham

Power T&D

Design Engineering

About the role

Location:

Birmingham Area | HS2 Multi-Utilities Are you an experienced Site Engineer looking to play a key role on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes?

Balfour Beatty is looking for a Site Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team, supporting the growing demand across our HS2 Multi-Utilities works in the Birmingham area.

Working alongside the Project Manager, Project Director and wider project team, you’ll help ensure the safe, efficient and successful delivery of works from planning and design through to construction, monitoring, commissioning and handover.

You’ll bring engineered solutions to life on site, briefing working parties, setting people to work and supervising delivery to ensure works are completed safely, sustainably, right first time and in line with programme and cost requirement
What you'll be doing
As a Site Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Understanding technical information, engineering solutions and drawings and translating these into effective site delivery.

Setting people to work and supervising activities to ensure safe and compliant delivery.

Monitoring progress against programme, cost, quality and safety requirements.

Preparing and maintaining accurate project records, progress reports and daily diaries.

Writing, reviewing and understanding RAMS and relevant safety documentation.

Identifying, raising and reporting site risks, hazards and issues.

Supporting safety and environmental inspections, audits and improvement initiatives.

Managing subcontractors, monitoring attendance and progress and providing direction where required.

Coordinating plant, materials, resources and supply chain requirements to support programme deadlines.

Monitoring quality targets and KPIs and taking action where improvements are required.

Supporting short-term planning, resource scheduling and project controls.

Liaising with Project Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Managers, customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.

Maintaining awareness of project budgets, costs and the commercial impact of changes.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone with a practical, solutions-focused approach who can work confidently within a busy project environment.

Ideally, you'll have:

A formal qualification in construction or engineering, be working towards one, or have equivalent relevant industry experience.

CSCS and SSSTS, or equivalent qualifications.

Experience implementing safe systems of work.

Experience managing risk and change processes.

A good understanding of standard forms of contract.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to build effective relationships across project teams, customers and the supply chain.

Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
Why work for us
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.

Why join us?

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…