Section Engineer - (Multiple locations around Scotland)
Motherwell | Permanent | www.cv-library.co.uk |
About the role
You must either live in Scotland or relocate to Scotland due to multiple site locations around Scotland and the North
Shape something special as you progress a high-profile engineering career with an industry leader. If you’ve ambition to match ours, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on large-scale projects as a Section Engineer. Joining a growing business, you’ll have plenty of scope to build your skills, explore new sectors and put your name to some of the UK’s most iconic projects.
You will be joining a thriving Business Unit with an impressive portfolio of civil engineering projects in various locations throughout Scotland
What you'll be doing
As a Section Engineer with Balfour Beatty, you’ll get to make your mark by:
Leading a team of engineers to shape the future
Overseeing complex works and instructing talented teams on how to build them
Measuring productivity on site and keeping it all on track through engineering controls
Shaping society-changing projects whether you choose to work nationally or regionally
Building health and safety into all we do, including carrying out inspections
Keeping quality at the highest levels and meeting design specs to the letter
Focusing on the commercial aspects at every stage of the build
Sharing your expertise and experience to support and develop your engineers.
Who we're looking for
Working on big projects for big clients as a Section Engineer, you’ll need:
To be able to carry out complex setting out
An understanding of construction tolerances
An awareness of complex specification and other contract documents
An understanding of terms, conditions and outputs of subcontractors and suppliers
Up-to-date knowledge of engineering and industry best practice
A relevant engineering degree and professional qualifications, or equivalent
A passion for what we could achieve together and pride in a job well done
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)
Additionally you will be based in Scotland and will need to travel to various sites across Scotland such as Argyll, Dumbarton, Fife, Edinburgh, East Lothian, Arbroath as well as Perth. Other locations will include however not limited to Stranraer, Dumfries, Newton Stewart.
A car will be provided for travel to sites in Scotland
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
You must either live in Scotland or relocate to Scotland due to multiple site locations around Scotland and the North
Shape something special as you progress a high-profile engineering career with an industry leader. If you’ve ambition to match ours, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on large-scale projects as a Section Engineer. Joining a growing business, you’ll have plenty of scope to build your skills, explore new sectors and put your name to some of the UK’s most iconic projects.
You will be joining a thriving Business Unit with an impressive portfolio of civil engineering projects in various locations throughout Scotland
What you'll be doing
As a Section Engineer with Balfour Beatty, you’ll get to make your mark by:
Leading a team of engineers to shape the future
Overseeing complex works and instructing talented teams on how to build them
Measuring productivity on site and keeping it all on track through engineering controls
Shaping society-changing projects whether you choose to work nationally or regionally
Building health and safety into all we do, including carrying out inspections
Keeping quality at the highest levels and meeting design specs to the letter
Focusing on the commercial aspects at every stage of the build
Sharing your expertise and experience to support and develop your engineers.
Who we're looking for
Working on big projects for big clients as a Section Engineer, you’ll need:
To be able to carry out complex setting out
An understanding of construction tolerances
An awareness of complex specification and other contract documents
An understanding of terms, conditions and outputs of subcontractors and suppliers
Up-to-date knowledge of engineering and industry best practice
A relevant engineering degree and professional qualifications, or equivalent
A passion for what we could achieve together and pride in a job well done
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)
Additionally you will be based in Scotland and will need to travel to various sites across Scotland such as Argyll, Dumbarton, Fife, Edinburgh, East Lothian, Arbroath as well as Perth. Other locations will include however not limited to Stranraer, Dumfries, Newton Stewart.
A car will be provided for travel to sites in Scotland
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
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