Section Engineer

Description:

About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Section Engineer to join our construction teams on the Argyll Multi-Substation project. Key responsibilities will include undertaking site engineering control and implementation of works on site, including monitoring and reporting of progress for the design and construction of three indoor substations, including the associated earthworks, drainage, access tracks, structures and utilities, situated between Lochgilphead and Inverary in the West of Scotland. 

What you'll be doing

Health Safety & Environmental

Production of Task Briefing Sheets

Contribution to production of Permit to Dig, including briefing to the workforce

Carries out associated briefings

Carries out Safety Inspections

Hazard Identification and contribution to development of Safe System of Work

Engineering Control

Setting out from primary control provided by others

The provision of sketches detailing the setting out information installed

Maintain survey equipment including registers of equipment and testing regimes

Read and determine information from drawings, schedules and specification

Quality

Production of as-built drawings & records for every element of the works involved in completion of Quality Check Sheets and production of information for Handover Documentation in a timely manner in line with programme

Maintaining accurate records – Daily Diary, photographs, records of site discussions

Productivity

Measures actual materials used and reconciles with theoretical measure, reporting and investigating reasons for differences

Works to Weekly Programme (drafted by others) and marks up progress achieved weekly

Contributes to collection of data for Key Performance Indicators, including reasons for difference

Commercial

Production of accurate daily diary of resources, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and outputs

Produces weekly measure. Take offs and schedules materials accurately, producing accurate and clear requisitions, following through to delivery

Understands what is classified as additional work and understands how to record this

Familiar with actual resourcing levels versus budget and reporting of reasons for difference

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

Core

Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately

Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes

Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights

Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility

Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card

Must be a good team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Health Safety & Environmental

Understands Permit to Dig System

Environmental awareness

Engineering Control

Setting out techniques – ability to use level & EDM, plus GPS

Able to report issues with control and information provided

Quality

Reads and understands drawings and schedules

Understands Activity Control Plans and production of resultant information for handover file

Strong understanding of construction tolerances

Awareness and use of Specification and other Contract documents

Able to produce detailed documentation for handover of completed works

Productivity

Able to take off and schedule material quantities accurately

Commercial

Knowledge of specification and contract documents

Understands what constitutes additional works

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

Knowledge of the construction process in one or more of the following areas: Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Structures, Roadworks

Leadership skills developing

Targeting and actively progressing professional accreditation (eg ICE, IHT)

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 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 

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: 

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