Job Description

Job No. BBUK14264


Site Engineer - Elgin
Power T&D
Design Engineering
Elgin


Permanent


About the role


At Balfour Beatty, we don't just offer jobs -- we offer careers you can be proud of.

We're looking for passionate and driven Site Engineers to join our Power Transmission & Distribution Operations Team on a major infrastructure programme spanning Beauly to Peterhead.

This is your chance to work alongside industry-leading experts, gain hands-on experience on nationally significant projects, and fast-track your career in a sector that's growing fast and making a real difference.

Whether you're early in your career or looking for that next big challenge, if you're motivated, eager to learn, and want to help power the future, we want to hear from you.


What you'll be doing




Set to work and supervise a right first time delivery
Safely and sustainably develop and deliver to programme and cost
Monitor to ensure works are delivered compliant
Produce required records in a timely manner
Effectively manage and care for the people delivering the work


Who we're looking for




HNC/HND/Degree in engineering discipline would be preferable and/or relevant Site Experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry
Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross-functional teams towards solutions.
Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems
People Management experience and relationship management skills
Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and Financial control.
Knowledge of Project Management methodology.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Willing to work away from home.


Why work for us


Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world's foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
Hybrid working (where applicable)
Enhanced company sickness scheme
Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
Employee assistance programme
Up to 2 days volunteering per year
Company funded social events.


In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone
About us


Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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 can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.