Section Engineer

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our team on the Netherton Hub project in Peterhead. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major infrastructure project, supporting the safe, efficient and high-quality execution of construction activities on site.

As a Section Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise and technical assurance across your allocated work areas, ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications, designs and programme requirements. You will work closely with operational, commercial and planning teams, helping to drive performance while maintaining our commitment to safety, quality and sustainability.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project while developing your career within one of the UK's leading infrastructure businesses.

What you'll be doing

• Providing engineering control and setting out for construction activities across the project.


• Establishing and maintaining accurate site control and survey information.


• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and design documentation to support delivery teams.


• Producing and maintaining quality documentation, including Activity Control Plans and Inspection & Test Plans.


• Ensuring as-built records and engineering documentation are accurately maintained.


• Raising and managing Technical Queries and supporting the resolution of technical issues.


• Monitoring quality standards, identifying non-conformances and supporting close-out activities.


• Supporting the development of Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Temporary Works documentation.


• Promoting safe systems of work and contributing to site inspections, audits and Zero Harm initiatives.


• Monitoring construction progress, maintaining short-term programmes and identifying delivery risks.


• Supporting commercial processes through accurate record keeping, progress reporting and the identification of variations or additional works.


• Providing technical support and guidance to Site Engineers, Graduate Engineers and other members of the project team.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a proactive and technically capable engineering professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure projects safely and efficiently.

You will have:

• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.


• Previous experience carrying out engineering control and setting out on construction or infrastructure projects.


• Strong understanding of construction quality requirements, specifications and engineering standards.


• Experience producing quality documentation and maintaining accurate engineering records.


• A good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within a construction environment.


• Experience using surveying equipment and engineering software to support project delivery.


• A valid CSCS Card.


• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM and digital engineering tools.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Temporary Works Coordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor training.


• Experience supporting or mentoring Graduate Engineers or Site Engineers.


• Progress towards professional accreditation with ICE or another relevant engineering institution.

Above all, you'll share our commitment to delivering projects safely, sustainably and to the highest possible standard, while demonstrating the collaborative approach and values that make Balfour Beatty a great place to build your career.

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

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

We're looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com