Setting Out Engineer

at  Balfour Beatty

About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join our Rail team within our London and Southern Region – Redhill as the base office. Worksite locations across London, Kent, Sussex and Wessex
The role will comprise of leading a section of the works on our Southern Region Rail Buildings and Civils projects within the Rail Systems Team and reporting to the project Section Engineer.
Our Rail Buildings and Civils projects offer the unique opportunity to work with organisations across the rail industry in a unique and challenging environment. The Southern Region projects will deliver necessary upgrades to the London, Kent, Sussex and Wessex to help NR meet their programme objectives to deliver improved services and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll be doing

• Confident to independently read and interpret drawings to check and assist with carry out setting out (with experience of a Lecia TS-16)
• Coaches Early Careers in the use of setting out techniques and equipment
• Guides Early Careers in resolution of construction issues, drawing on experience and accepted industry best practice
• Completion of quality Check Sheets
• Read and determine information from drawings, schedules and specifications and perform material take offs
• Maintaining accurate records – Daily Diary, photographs, records of site discussions
• Production of as-built drawings & records for every element of the works involved in
• Produces take offs and schedules of materials accurately, producing accurate and clear requisitions
• Production of Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets

Who we’re looking for

• Experience of delivering Rail Civil Engineering Works within a Network Rail controlled infrastructure
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. PTS qualified
• Ability to confidently use a Lecia TS16
• Excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without continuous supervision, strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent role model for development of team members and demonstrates required behaviours to align to project and team objectives, solution orientated approach to issue resolution
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded, able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
• Engineering Qualification (MEng, BEng, BSc or equivalent) in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training, and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive / negotiated salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company Car
• Pension savings scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies
• Payment of 1 professional membership per year
• A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews
• Option to join our affinity networks (LGBTQ + Neurodiversity, Multicultural, Ability)

About us
Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.
Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.
We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.
Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
Job Reference: BBUK0981

• Confident to independently read and interpret drawings to check and assist with carry out setting out (with experience of a Lecia TS-16)
• Coaches Early Careers in the use of setting out techniques and equipment
• Guides Early Careers in resolution of construction issues, drawing on experience and accepted industry best practice
• Completion of quality Check Sheets
• Read and determine information from drawings, schedules and specifications and perform material take offs
• Maintaining accurate records – Daily Diary, photographs, records of site discussions
• Production of as-built drawings & records for every element of the works involved in
• Produces take offs and schedules of materials accurately, producing accurate and clear requisitions
• Production of Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheet