Section Engineer (Civils)

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Section Engineer to join our Regional Civils team, working closely with our Power T&D team on our Apollo Substation project in Bridgwater.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role on a major power infrastructure project, supporting the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions within a complex construction environment. You'll work closely with our project, engineering and construction teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards.

As a Section Engineer, you will take responsibility for providing engineering support across your allocated section of the project. You'll be involved throughout the construction process, from planning and setting out through to completion, ensuring that works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications and programme requirements.

What you'll be doing

As a section Engineer you will:

• Provide technical and engineering support to the project delivery team.


• Manage and monitor engineering activities within your allocated section.


• Review drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying any issues or discrepancies.


• Undertake setting out and dimensional control using appropriate surveying equipment.


• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with approved designs, specifications and quality requirements.


• Produce and maintain accurate site records, inspection and test plans and quality documentation.


• Work closely with Site Managers, Sub Agents, Design Managers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.


• Assist with the preparation and review of RAMS and construction methodologies.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following

• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience.


• Previous experience working in a site-based engineering role.


• Strong knowledge of construction processes, engineering principles and quality requirements.


• Experience with setting out and surveying.


• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.


• A proactive approach to problem solving and delivery.


• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality.


• Experience working collaboratively with construction, design and commercial teams.

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

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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