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Site Engineer
About the Role
Balfour Beatty is seeking dedicated and skilled Site Engineer to join our Power T&D Team, based in Norwich.
Programme Overview
Join our Power T&D business as a Site Engineer and benefit from our comprehensive 13-week Upskilling Programme, designed to accelerate professional growth and provide the latest industry competencies. The structured programme includes:
- Core and mandatory training covering:
- Health and safety
- First aid
- Digital skills
- Advanced modules, including:
- Project management
- Technical documentation
- Environmental sustainability
- Commercial awareness
- Hands-on learning, such as:
- Immersive technical sessions
- Exposure to cutting-edge digital tools
- Practical experience in supervising complex site operations, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards
The programme also includes project shadowing and concludes with a final capability assessment, preparing you to lead teams on live projects.
You’ll develop key skills in:
- Leadership
- Planning
- Incident response
- Stakeholder communication
By the end, you’ll be fully prepared to take on a Site Engineer role—with a clear trajectory for ongoing career progression in Power T&D.
What’s in it for You?
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Excepted benefits, including:
- Site Allowances
- Company Car
- Subsistence Allowances (subject to role terms & conditions)
- 45-hour working week
Responsibilities
As a Site Engineer, you’ll contribute to the successful delivery of projects from:
- Planning & design
- Commissioning
- Handover
- Close-out
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Your key duties include:
- Collaborating closely with the Project Manager and wider team.
- Interpreting technical solutions and drawings.
- Briefing delivery teams safely and efficiently.
- Ensuring work is delivered right first time, adhering to safety, quality, and budgetary standards.
- Monitoring progress, maintaining accurate project records.
- Supporting reporting and reviews.
- Coordinating with:
- Internal teams
- Subcontractors
- Stakeholders
- Ensuring projects stay on track regarding programme, cost, quality, and safety.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of a HNC in Electrical Engineering.
- Full valid UK driving licence.
Ideal Experience & Skills
- Construction/engineering environment experience.
- Ability to implement safe systems of work and manage risks/change.
- Strong grasp of project delivery, technical documentation, and site coordination.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to:
- Build trust at all levels.
- Influence teams and stakeholders.
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset, able to thrive under pressure.
- Interpersonal and collaborative skills; flexible adaptability useful.
- Awareness of commercial/contractual considerations.
- Confidence using Microsoft 365.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous personal development.
Recommended Certifications
- CSCS and SSSTS cards (or equivalent), or currently working toward them.
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Recruitment Timeline
- Training begins in September 2024.
- Must agree to attend all 13 weeks of the programme.
Why Balfour Beatty?
Impactful Work
Contribute to landmark energy projects shaping the UK’s infrastructure.
Career Growth
- Gain proven experience in a high-profile environment.
- Fast-track into leadership roles within Power T&D.
Team Culture
Join a team of dedicated, innovative professionals committed to excellence.
Who Are We?
Our Power Transmission & Distribution team partners with electricity network operators to deliver technical solutions across the full grid spectrum—including:
- Overhead lines
- Cabling
- Substations
- Distribution networks (from scoping to maintenance).
Guided by expertise, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovation, we support the UK’s most ambitious projects.
Diversity & Inclusion
Balfour Beatty values a diverse and inclusive workplace—where every employee can thrive regardless of background. Our Value Everyone Strategy drives this:
- Develops an inclusive culture for all.
- Routes clear career possibilities.
We are proud:
- Of a Gold Award in the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme.
- Actively supporting Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we:
- Commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities/long-term health conditions.
- Guarantee interviews if candidates meet minimum requirements.
Learn more about our commitment: Disability Confident
Join us to make a lasting impact.
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