Job Description

About the role
Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Regional Civils team as a Section Engineer on our South Wokingham Distributor Road Project where you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.
What you'll be doing
As a Section Engineer you will:

• Be involved in setting out using GPS equipment

• Produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments and undertakes periodic reviews

• Prepare and raise Temporary Works Briefs, following up to ensure timely implementation

• Carry out Visitors Induction

• Complete Accident Book and associated reports as required. Able to undertake incident investigations to required standard

• Undertake and mentors less experienced staff in safety audits.

Who we're looking for
You will have the following:

• BSc/HND in Civil Engineering

• Experience of Setting Out using GPS

• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract

• Experience of working on a Civil Engineering Project

• Valid CSCS Tickets

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 for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...
About us
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.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty 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 our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage 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. For more info, visit:
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