Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusionAt 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
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: 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
About the role
We are looking for a talented Construction CRE Track to join our Rail team and work on the successful delivery of the rail works associated with the Sizewell C project.
*** This role will be based in London until Sizewell Project offices are operational in Suffolk ***
What you'll be doing
- Provide the Project Team with discipline-specific technical guidance, leadership, and site safety oversight, monitoring project performance to maximise efficiency and ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinate and manage Track discipline engineering activities across all relevant internal and external parties.
- Develop and adapt project Technical Instructions for the Track discipline to support efficient and safe project methodologies and installation activities.
- Ensure that discipline design and installation comply with all applicable standards, legislation, contract requirements, and specifications.
- Adhere to the risk assessment and mitigation plan to manage technical risks effectively during pre-construction and delivery phases.
- Support the Project Team in reviewing and executing Track design and construction activities, including assessing construction risks, mitigation strategies, method statements, and work package plans.
- Conduct technical, quality, and compliance audits as required to confirm the project follows applicable standards and legislation, BBR processes, procedures, and industry best practices.
Who we're looking for
- Minimum HNC/HND in Civil Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) (desirable).
- Strong and proven experience in a similar role on railway infrastructure project.
- Strong knowledge of site engineering practices and equipment.
- PTS certification.
- Collaborative and influential leadership skills.
- Excellent communication, with ability to listen, provide clear and concise instruction during normal and emergency situations, is assertive and shares information effectively.
** Role requires DBS check and security clearance, in line with nuclear industry standards *
What's on offer
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:
- Competitive negotiated salary
- Company car
- Medical health cover
- Discretionary annual salary reviews
- BB Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Payment of an annual professional membership
- Enhanced maternity/paternity & family friendly policies
- Real career progression opportunities
- Access to our referral scheme programme
About us
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusionAt 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
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: 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
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About Disability Confident
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