Job Description

About the role

Balfour Beatty

is proud to be delivering the

North Hykeham Relief Road

project -- a major highways infrastructure scheme, designed to improve connectivity, and reduce congestion in the Lincolnshire area. The project includes; significant earthworks, drainage, structures, and highway construction, and offers a great opportunity to be part of a high profile civil engineering scheme.



We are looking for an experienced

Site Engineer

to join the site team and take responsibility for the day to day delivery of a defined section of works. You will play a key role in insuring works are delivered safely, on programme, to specification, and within budget.

What you'll be doing

You will be:


Setting out for earthworks, drainage, structures and road construction Interpreting drawings, specifications and technical information Ensuring works are delivered to line, level and tolerance Managing QA processes, including ITPs, inspections and test records Producing and maintaining as-built records Supporting subcontractor supervision and technical queries Identifying and resolving engineering and buildability issues on site Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards

Who we're looking for

You will have:



Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or similar

Proven experience as a Site Engineer on highways or major infrastructure / heavy civil engineering projects

Strong setting out skills using GPS and robotic total stations

Experience with earthworks, drainage and road construction

Good understanding of QA procedures and site documentation

CSCS card

SMSTS or SSSTS





#LI-Onsite

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

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK17270