Balfour Beatty plc
Assistant Materials Engineer
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About The Role
The purpose of the role is: To provide support to the materials engineering and laboratory teams for the marine and tunnels package. There are a significant number of trials and associated technical deliverables to be produced for various works packages, this role will assist in coordinating these trials and production of their deliverables. During the main works package, this role will assist in ongoing testing and quality management activities, execution of demonstration areas, and management of the laboratory testing services.
What you'll be doing
- To assist with technical support to the project team, including specialist materials engineering input and support the delivery of value engineering opportunities.
- Support the project delivery teams, providing expert technical support in materials engineering design, assurance, and management.
- Provide materials testing services during project delivery.
- Develop and maintain relationships with relevant materials engineering consultants and suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing, and delivery of technical solutions on site and in tenders.
- Support the materials team in materials risk management, identifying and recording best practice and areas for improvement on contracts.
- Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the materials team is at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest technologies and standards.
- Assist where requested, audits of construction and materials including testing and ensure all meet project specifications and relevant standards.
- Resolve material technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ensure procedures and quality systems are applied.
- Be aware of Designers' obligations of CDM.
- Mentor members of the team to deliver high performance and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Assist in challenging the specifications/proposals and re-engineering to develop alternative value-engineered proposals.
- Provide procurement strategies for both the re-use, purchase, and disposal of materials.
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Who we're looking for
Essential
- Professional Experience in Civil/Structural/Materials Engineering
- Knowledge of framework procurement principles
- Good interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to collect, manage, and present data in a clear manner
Desirable
- Knowledge of construction materials (Concrete, Grout)
- Professionally qualified (or working towards) (FGS, MICE)
- Desire for continuous improvement and development
- Quick learner
- Well organized
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Civil/Structural/materials engineering
- CSCS Card holder
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Degree educated
- Experience working within a laboratory environment or civil engineering project
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
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects, including HS2, the new high-speed railway, and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
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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.
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