Section Engineer

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our team on the Netherton Hub project in Peterhead. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major infrastructure project, supporting the safe, efficient and high-quality execution of construction activities on site.

As a Section Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise and technical assurance across your allocated work areas, ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications, designs and programme requirements. You will work closely with operational, commercial and planning teams, helping to drive performance while maintaining our commitment to safety, quality and sustainability.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project while developing your career within one of the UK's leading infrastructure businesses.

• Providing engineering control and setting out for construction activities across the project.
• Establishing and maintaining accurate site control and survey information.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and design documentation to support delivery teams.
• Producing and maintaining quality documentation, including Activity Control Plans and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Ensuring as-built records and engineering documentation are accurately maintained.
• Raising and managing Technical Queries and supporting the resolution of technical issues.
• Monitoring quality standards, identifying non-conformances and supporting close-out activities.
• Supporting the development of Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Temporary Works documentation.
• Promoting safe systems of work and contributing to site inspections, audits and Zero Harm initiatives.
• Monitoring construction progress, maintaining short-term programmes and identifying delivery risks.
• Supporting commercial processes through accurate record keeping, progress reporting and the identification of variations or additional works.
• Providing technical support and guidance to Site Engineers, Graduate Engineers and other members of the project team.

We are looking for a proactive and technically capable engineering professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure projects safely and efficiently.

You will have:

• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.
• Previous experience carrying out engineering control and setting out on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction quality requirements, specifications and engineering standards.
• Experience producing quality documentation and maintaining accurate engineering records.
  
  A good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within a construction environment.
• Experience using surveying equipment and engineering software to support project delivery.
• A valid CSCS Card.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM and digital engineering tools.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Temporary Works Coordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor training.
• Experience supporting or mentoring Graduate Engineers or Site Engineers.
• Progress towards professional accreditation with ICE or another relevant engineering institution.

Above all, you'll share our commitment to delivering projects safely, sustainably and to the highest possible standard, while demonstrating the collaborative approach and values that make Balfour Beatty a great place to build your career.

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%…