Section Engineer

Company: Balfour Beatty
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Location: Aberdeen
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will deliver defined civil works within the ASTI Netherton Hub project, ensuring safety, programme and quality. You will collaborate with site teams to coordinate earthworks, drainage, and structures, while maintaining QA and documentation. Your work supports Scotland’s renewable energy infrastructure and net-zero goals. You’ll influence site culture through proactive planning and cross‑functional teamwork. This is a hands‑on role in a major energy programme with clear opportunities for career progression.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • benefits package
  • development opportunities
  • flexible working environment
  • inclusive culture

Responsibilities

  • Deliver defined sections of work across the ASTI civils package to time, quality and safety standards
  • Support planning, coordination and execution of core civils works (earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete, ducting, access infrastructure)
  • Set out works and maintain accurate engineering control and survey data per project requirements
  • Manage and maintain QA documentation, inspection and test plans, and as-built records
  • Assist with method statements, risk assessments and temporary works
  • Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour to maintain safe, efficient site operations
  • Collaborate with Site Agent, Sub Agent and project team to resolve technical queries and maintain progress
  • Monitor progress against programme and assist in risk identification and mitigation
  • Ensure compliance with BB health, safety, quality and environmental standards
  • Foster a positive, collaborative site culture aligned with BB values

Key requirements

  • Experienced Section Engineer with civil project background in Scotland
  • Proven track record delivering defined sections on infrastructure, energy, highways or civils
  • Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete and temporary works
  • Confidence in setting-out, QA documentation, method statements and risk assessments
  • Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams to meet safety, programme and specs
  • Good understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements on large sites
  • Ability to collaborate with Site Agents, Engineers and Project Management teams
  • Proactive, organised and capable of managing multiple site priorities
  • Familiarity with Scottish standards is desirable
  • Civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
  • proactive
  • organised
  • collaborative
  • earthworks
  • drainage
  • reinforced concrete

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Posted: October 11th, 2026