Section Engineer

About the role

Job Title: Section Engineer

Location: Elgin

Project Type: Civils / Energy

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is delivering the civils package on the BBNP project, a major energy infrastructure scheme in the North of Scotland that plays a critical role in strengthening the UK’s electricity network and supporting long‑term energy resilience. This is a high‑profile project within Balfour Beatty’s energy portfolio, offering a stable and long‑term opportunity for civil engineering professionals who want to work on nationally significant infrastructure.

The scope of works includes the full range of enabling and permanent civil engineering activities required to support complex electrical installations. This covers bulk and detailed earthworks, reinforced concrete foundations and structures for major electrical assets, cable trenches and ducting, drainage infrastructure, and the construction of internal access roads, pavements, and hardstandings. The project also involves temporary works, site logistics, fencing and security infrastructure, and close coordination with electrical installation and commissioning teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery.

Joining the BBNP project gives candidates the opportunity to develop their skills on a technically challenging scheme, gain valuable experience within the energy sector, and build a long‑term career with a Tier 1 contractor that has a strong pipeline of future infrastructure and energy projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

What you'll be doing

Taking responsibility for the delivery of defined sections of work across the BBNP civils package, ensuring activities are completed safely, to programme, and to the required quality standards

Supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of core civils works, including earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, ducting, and access infrastructure

Setting out works and maintaining accurate engineering control and survey data in line with project requirements

Managing and maintaining QA documentation, inspection and test plans, and as‑built records

Assisting with the preparation and implementation of method statements, risk assessments, and temporary works

Coordinating subcontractors and direct labour to ensure efficient and safe site operations

Working closely with the Site Agent, Sub Agent, and wider project team to resolve technical queries and maintain progress

Monitoring progress against programme and supporting the identification and mitigation of risks and constraints

Ensuring full compliance with Balfour Beatty’s health, safety, quality, and environmental standards

Contributing to a positive, collaborative site culture aligned with Balfour Beatty values and behaviours

Who we're looking for

An experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering projects across Scotland

Proven experience delivering defined sections of work on infrastructure, energy, highways, or general civils projects

Sound technical knowledge across core civils activities including earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete, and temporary works

Confident in setting‑out, QA documentation, method statements, and risk assessments

Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification

Strong understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements on large construction sites

Ability to work effectively with Site Agents, Engineers, and Project Management teams in a collaborative environment

Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple site priorities

Familiarity with Scottish standards and site conditions is highly desirable

Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)

Why work for us

Professional & Personal Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.

Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.

Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.

Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence - where your voice makes a difference.

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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: BBUK18600