Assistant Site Engineer

at  Balfour Beatty

JOIN BALFOUR BEATTY AS AN ASSISTANT SITE ENGINEER IN OUR POWER TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION TEAM!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We are seeking a motivated Assistant Site Engineer to support major infrastructure projects across the North East of Scotland. This role offers an exciting chance to work alongside experienced professionals on essential projects that power the future.
As an Assistant Site Engineer, you’ll be a key player in delivering high-quality, sustainable projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience in site operations, engineering design, and project management, all while building the foundational skills that will set you up for a successful career in infrastructure. This role is ideal for early-career engineers with a passion for learning, technical skills, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES/EXPERIENCE ARE ESSENTIAL:

• Proficient in project communications
• Effective verbal and written communication at all levels of the organisation
• Strong interpersonal skills for building working relationships across the business
• Able to work under pressure with a flexible attitude
• Demonstrate awareness and support of diversity and inclusion
• Able to communicate and confirm understanding of briefings
• Raise new concepts and ideas
• Develop social skills and manage personal development

DESIRABLE QUALITIES/EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Holds a current driving license
• Preferred to have or be working towards one or more of the following (training provided):
• Formal qualification (HND, BSc, MSc)
• CSCS and SSSTS or similar certification
  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.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Attend periodic project reviews
• Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries, etc.)
• Prepare internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
• Help ensure teams provide relevant information for informed, cost-effective decisions
• Learn to read technical information, routing, setting-out, and drawings
• Ensure a relentless focus on Safety
• Assist in managing safety and welfare of the public, employees, and supply chain
• Attend periodic Safety & Environmental Tours and promote safety initiatives
• Assist in implementing solutions and closing actions from technical, engineering, and safety perspectives
• Read and understand risk assessments, technical work instructions, and method statements
• Identify, raise, and report risks and hazards
• Help update resource allocation plans and raise appropriate requests
• Plan daily tasks independently
• Manage subcontractors, including monitoring attendance and progress, providing instruction and support to meet contractual goals
• Help ensure procurement plans are aligned with project schedules for timely material/resource delivery
• Assist in developing, implementing, and updating resource-loaded schedules

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