Site Engineer - United Kingdom

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Rail team as a Site Engineer on the Sizewell C project and you can build something to be proud of.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will:

• Provide assistant technical support in the detailed planning and execution of all
  of Track Renewal and Enhancement Works as allocated by the Senior Project
  Engineer;


• Monitor and ensure technical compliance on all works, site and office;


• Attend relevant meetings including Whiteboard/Stage Gate meetings as
  required;


• Manage the work to meet agreed financial targets, performance KRAs and other
  KPI's;


• Manage works in compliance with all relevant Safety Legislation and Welfare
  Regulations;


• Manage works in compliance with the BBRL technical specifications, processes
  and procedures and Network Rail Group and Line Standards;


• Undertake surveys, planning and programming of work, technical supervision on
  site, preparation of documents;


• Ensure the preparation and submission of Bar Charts/Time Chainage charts,
  WPP's, task Briefs and other site documentation for all works;


• Undertake safety inspections;


• Submit Daily Work Returns (Planned v Actuals) in a timely manner.

Who we're looking for

Important Experience:

• Experience in a Track Renewals / Enhancements environment or similar;


• Proficient knowledge of site technical activities and quality control, this
  should include but not limited to surveying, setting out, dozing, and
  tamping;


• An appreciation of Network Rail standards;


• Appreciation of the Health and Safety at Works Act 1974 and CDM
  Regulations 2015.

Important skills:

• Computer literate;


• Effective communicator;


• Works well under pressure;


• Collaborative;


• Problem Solver;


• Ability to produce documentation to a professional standard;


• UK Driving License;


• Trimble SPS930 and GPS Survey Equipment.

Desirable:

• Minimum 2 years' experience;


• PTS (Personal Track Safety);


• Educated to Degree / HND / HNC Standard in Civil Engineering or
  similar subject;


• Member of professional institution including PWI (Permanent Way
  Institution or ICE (Institute of Civil Engineers);


• Familiar with BIM Field 360.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;


• Company car (or car allowance);


• Pension savings scheme;


• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;


• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.);


• Refer and Earn scheme;


• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK's railway network - designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.

Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.

We have a strong order book and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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

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 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: