Balfour Beatty plc
Assistant Site Engineer
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About The Role
Join Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution business and help deliver some of the UK's most critical electricity infrastructure projects.
As an Assistant Site Engineer (OHL), you will play a key role in supporting the safe and successful delivery of overhead line (OHL) projects across National Grid's growing portfolio and the increasing demand on our ZLA programme in Derby.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting the delivery of OHL construction activities from planning through to completion.
- Assisting Construction Managers and Project Managers with day-to-day site operations.
- Monitoring works to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
- Maintaining accurate project records, daily diaries and progress reports.
- Supporting subcontractor management and coordinating site activities.
- Assisting with resource planning, procurement and material management.
- Helping monitor programme performance and progress against project milestones.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Contributing to project reviews and stakeholder reporting.
- Promoting Balfour Beatty's Zero Harm culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Who we're looking for
Essential
- Experience working within construction, utilities, power, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of safe systems of work and risk management processes.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a project team and build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to learning and development.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Desirable
- Previous experience working on Overhead Line (OHL) projects.
- Knowledge of National Grid standards and procedures.
- Experience working with subcontractors and site teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience of working on major infrastructure or utility projects.
Qualifications
- Degree, HNC/HND or working towards a qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- CSCS Card.
- SSSTS or equivalent site supervision qualification desirable.
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?
Benefits
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 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.
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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 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.
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: 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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