Site Engineer (Mechanical)

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Site Engineer (Mechanical) and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

NB. Due to the nature of our projects, interested candidates must hold full work rights for the UK, coupled with being eligible to obtain high level Security Clearance - SC.

What you'll be doing

Role Purpose - To undertake Site Engineering control and implementation of works on site, including monitoring and reporting of progress.

Accountabilities:

Core

• Live the Balfour Beatty Values


• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm


• Support the delivery of CSUKs Sustainability activities


Health Safety & Environmental

• Attend and assist with daily DABs and SIC meetings on site


• Review and approve Subcontractors WPPs


• Carry out associated briefings and safety Inspections


• Hazard Identification and contribution to development of Safe System of Work.


Engineering Control

• Manage Sub Contractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress; providing direct instruction and support as necessary such that contractual arrangements are achieved.


• Have an input into the Review and approval of ITPs


• Participate with the management of internal/external design team/consultants to meet project deadlines under supervision from the Project Engineer or Project Manager


• Maintain registers of equipment and testing regimes


Quality

• Production of as-built drawings & records for every element of the works involved in completion of Quality Check Sheets and production of information for Handover Documentation in a timely manner in line with programme



• Maintaining accurate records Daily Diary, photographs where permissible, records of site discussions


Productivity

• Measures actual materials used and reconciles with theoretical measure, reporting and investigating reasons for differences


• Works to Weekly Programme (drafted by others) and marks up progress achieved weekly


• Contributes to collection of data for Key Performance Indicators, including reasons for difference


Commercial

• Production of accurate daily diary of resources, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and outputs


• Produces weekly measure. Take offs and schedules materials accurately, producing accurate and clear requisitions, following through to delivery
  
  Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately


• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes


• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights


• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility


• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card


• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members under time pressure, and a customer centric, flexible approach;


Health Safety & Environmental

• Environmental awareness


Engineering Control

• Setting out techniques ability to use level & EDM, plus GPS


• Able to report issues with control and information provided


Quality

• Reads and understands drawings and schedules


• Understands Activity Control Plans and production of resultant information for handover file


• Strong understanding of construction tolerances


• Awareness and use of Specification and other Contract documents


• Able to produce detailed documentation for handover of completed works


Productivity

• Able to take off and schedule material quantities accurately


Commercial

• Knowledge of specification and contract documents


• Understands what constitutes additional works


Additional Requirements

• Candidates to be UK National with a valid UK Passport held for a minimum of 5 Years


• Obtain the following Security Clearances:


• BPSS


• SC Clearance


The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Knowledge of the M&E Building Services delivery within the building Construction Industry


• Knowledge of Defence M&E Specifications


• Leadership skills developing
  
  Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.


We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UKs national infrastructure and bring buildings to life., 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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs 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 wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats 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