Instrument Project/Field Engineer

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic

Instrument Project/Field Engineer to contribute to our Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role Purpose: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering designs and technical specifications. Production of controlling documentation required to carry out works associated with the discipline.

Responsible for assisting engineering teams with design, development, data collection, and system testing. Operating under the guidance of Senior Engineers and Project/Construction Managers.

To meet customer specifications (safety, quality, time, etc.) such that all risk, specification and project objectives are met in full

What you'll be doing

Core

• Responsibility for the successful completion of the section of works and to lead by example,

managing the day-to-day delivery of construction projects

• Ensure site records are accurately maintained and available
• Ensure all team members are fully inducted and carry out role specific requirements, identifying

opportunities for improvement

• Monitor short term programmes
• Maintain accurate progress records
• Deliver regular Toolbox Talks and positively engage the team
• Awareness of budget, cost control and cost recovery, ensuring that expenditure is in line with the

contract budget and that resources are utilised efficiently.

• Live the Balfour Beatty Values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of Project Sustainability activities

Health Safety & Environmental

• Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, staff and supply chain within area of

control under the strict observance of the safety policy and in conjunction with local HSE

• Support Accident / Incident Investigations.
• Identify and implement improvement options and lead action / instigate as appropriate
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and cascade information to the team

Production Control

• Manage sub-contractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing

direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved

• Produce and regularly review the project programme to ensure completion on time under the

supervision of a Project Manager

• Ensure that detailed plans are available commensurate with the overall project plan, such that

material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines

Quality

• Maintain targets and KPI’s in line with Project objectives and monitor performance
• Adopt and proactively demonstrate a “Right First Time” ethos
• Implement systems and processes to manage the quality of the constructive works
• Support working groups focused on Improvement Areas

Productivity

• Ensure production of operational target programmes to reflect overall construction programme
• Liaise with Project Manager to keep fully aware of project progress and ensure that all additional

work is identified and that the Senior Project Team are notified of all potential opportunities and

financial, specification and time risks

• Contribute to weekly team meetings to review performance on site
• Appreciate the commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate

these into decision making, working closely with the project’s Surveyor

Who we're looking for

The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential

Core

• A successful track record in construction, particularly the heavy industry sector i.e. Power Stations, Petrochem, Oil and Gas, Nuclear etc
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately, and experience in implementing systems improvements
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging any potential direct reports to do the same, to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines, and a flexible attitude towards work in order to deal with a variable and demanding workload
• CSCS Card and must be willing to become First Aid qualified
• Excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without supervision
• Able and willing to make decisions following consideration of options based on best available information; track record of solution orientated approach to resolve issues
• Excellent communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Excel)
• Excellent role model for team and demonstrates required behaviours to align to business, project and team objectives
• Is a self-starter who can manage their own time

Health Safety & Environmental

• Understands method statements and can coach others in document production
• Understands and can guide others in the principles of Accident / Incident

Investigation

• Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation
• Proficient in the application of H&S management

Quality

• Understands the organisational Business Management Systems and processes
• Clear understanding and experience of the requirements for handover and self-certification of the works

Commercial

• Used to setting and successfully managing targets in line with budget
• Able to produce a realistic programme and proactively track progress
• Able to identify elements for cost recovery from others and guide team members in maintaining project records
• Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts

The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable

• Experience of working on a variety of project types
• Scaffold awareness/experience
• Temporary Works awareness/experience
• Holder of an SMSTS Qualification
• Holds a relevant formal qualification or is pursuing one
• Holds a current driving license

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?

Benefits

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...

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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

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.