Job No. BBUK13511
Site Engineer - Elgin
Power T&D
Design Engineering
Elgin
Permanent
About the role
Are you ready to make a real impact on the UK’s energy infrastructure? Join our Power Transmission & Distribution team as a Site Engineer and play a key role in delivering one of Scotland’s most vital infrastructure upgrades — the ASTI Reinforcement Project between Fort Augustus and the Isle of Skye.
At Balfour Beatty, we believe in building more than just power lines — we build careers, communities, and a sustainable future. As part of our Operations Team, you’ll work shoulder to shoulder with industry experts who are committed to helping you grow. You’ll be supported with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement to take your skills further than you thought possible.
What you’ll be doing
As a Site Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

Understand specified solution, brief to the working party and ensure it is followed to completion.

• Set to work and supervise a right first time delivery
• Safely and sustainably develop and deliver to programme and cost
• Monitor to ensure works are delivered compliant
• Produce required records in a timely manner
• Effectively manage and care for the people delivering the work

Who we’re looking for

• HNC/HND/Degree in an electrical or engineering discipline would be preferable and/or relevant Site Experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry
• Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross-functional teams towards solutions.
• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems
• People Management experience and relationship management skills
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and Financial control.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodology.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willing to work away from home

Why work for us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.
We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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 can 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.

Please refer the Job description for details