Job Description

Job No. BBUK14312


Trainee Civils Supervisor - Eastbourne
Regional Civils
Operational Specialists
Eastbourne


Permanent


About the role


Are you ready to start a rewarding career in civil engineering and construction supervision? Join Balfour Beatty's Regional Civils team as a Trainee Civils Supervisor on our A22 highways improvement project in East Sussex, and take your first steps toward becoming a future leader in infrastructure delivery.

As a Civils Trainee Supervisor, you'll work alongside experienced site teams and mentors to learn the fundamentals of site supervision in a live project environment. You'll gain hands-on experience across multiple aspects of civil works including groundworks, drainage, structures, and road construction.

We will fully support your development, including providing CSCS and SSSTS certification, on-the-job training, and clear career progression pathways.
What you'll be doing


As a Trainee Civils Supervisor you will:Assisting with daily site supervision and coordination of works Supporting the site management team with planning and safety compliance Monitoring site progress and reporting to supervisors and engineers Learning to read and understand technical drawings and specifications Promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture on site.


Who we're looking for


You will have the following:

A construction or Trade background
Have genuine interest in civil engineering or construction
A strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and a positive attitude
Good communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to work outdoors in a hands-on environment.



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 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