Site Engineer in Dunfermline

Balfour Beatty is looking for a Site Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution (Power T&D) team in Fife, Dunfermline, Scotland, supporting the refurbishment of an existing overhead line (OHL).

As a Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the safe and successful delivery of the project, working alongside the Project Manager, Project Director and wider project team. You’ll support activities across planning, engineering, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, sustainably and to the required programme, cost and quality standards.

This is a full-time, permanent and fully site-based position, requiring attendance on site in Fife five days per week.

Please note: The successful candidate will also be required to undertake and successfully complete a DBS check as part of the pre-employment screening process.

• Attend project reviews and meetings, contributing to effective project governance and delivery.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, including progress updates and daily diaries.
• Prepare clear and timely internal and external reports, liaising effectively with key stakeholders.
• Support the production of relevant and accurate reporting to enable informed, cost-effective decision-making in line with the overall project strategy.
• Support effective scope and work package allocation to enable coordinated working across the project team.
• Interpret, understand and implement technical information and drawings to support successful delivery.
• Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm, ensuring activities are carried out safely and in line with relevant legislation and requirements.
• Take responsibility for the safety and welfare of employees, supply chain partners and members of the public affected by project activities.
• Support Safety and Environmental Tours and promote safety observations, initiatives and best practice across the project.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the Health & Safety Management System and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare, review and understand Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Proactively identify, raise and report risks and hazards.
• Support incident management and wider Health & Safety responses as required.
• Understand, control and issue relevant safety documentation.
• Support and complete audits, ensuring findings and actions are appropriately addressed.
• Ensure individuals and teams are safely and effectively set to work.

• Identify and manage project risks and issues within the appropriate level of authority, escalating matters where necessary.

• Support the effective management of subcontractors, monitoring attendance, progress and performance while providing appropriate direction and support to achieve contractual requirements.

• Help ensure procurement plans align with overall project programmes, enabling materials, resources and supply chain requirements to be delivered in line with scheduled deadlines.

• Work towards project targets and KPIs, monitoring performance against agreed objectives.
• Support assurance activities, including audits, and ensure appropriate actions are taken in response to findings.
• Contribute to workshops and initiatives that promote continuous improvement across the project.
• Support the development, implementation and regular updating of resource-loaded project schedules.
• Promote the effective use of productivity and project control techniques across the team.
• Monitor progress and support the implementation of Short Interval Control, including weekly progress meetings.
• Ensure operational milestones align with the master programme and customer expectations.
• Coordinate activities across the project and work collaboratively with relevant internal functions.
• Maintain awareness of project costs, budgets and the commercial impact of delivery decisions.
• Identify and escalate commercial changes through the appropriate channels.
• Support the requisition and coordination of plant and materials required for delivery.
• Work in accordance with Digital Group Minimum Standards, using the appropriate digital tools and systems for the role.
• Help ensure the team has the appropriate level of digital capability and training to effectively use required tools and systems.

The following qualities and experience are desirable:

• Experience of implementing safe systems of work and supporting a strong safety culture.
• Experience of managing risk and change processes within a project or operational environment.
• A good understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Strong commercial awareness, with effective project management and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships, negotiate and influence across the business.
• The ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments, demonstrating a flexible and adaptable approach.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the benefits of diversity and inclusion.
• A commitment to continuous learning, with the ability to identify and take ownership of personal development opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Hold, or be working towards, a relevant qualification in construction, engineering or a related discipline, or be able to demonstrate equivalent industry experience.
• Hold a valid CSCS card and SSSTS certification, or equivalent relevant qualifications.

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.

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…