Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Date: 2026-09-18

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, GB, PE1 1

Work From Home: Yes

Application Deadline: 2026-12-20T11:04:25.347

What you'll be doing

Working alongside Project Managers, Site Managers, Design Teams and Delivery Partners, you'll help drive engineering excellence while supporting innovative and sustainable solutions across our AMP8 programme. Setting out and surveying works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements. Ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme objectives. Producing and maintaining accurate site records, quality assurance documentation and as-built information. Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of construction activities across multiple projects. Working closely with design teams to identify and resolve technical issues and engineering challenges. Monitoring subcontractor activities to ensure works are delivered to the required quality, safety and environmental standards. Undertaking inspections, testing and verification activities to support successful project delivery. Assisting with risk management processes and ensuring safe systems of work are effectively implemented. Supporting environmental, sustainability and health & safety objectives across all project activities. Building strong collaborative relationships with Alliance partners, suppliers and site teams to drive successful outcomes.

Who we're looking for

What you'll bring:

• Degree, HNC or HND qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.


• Experience working as a Site Engineer within construction, utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure environments.


• Strong understanding of engineering principles, setting out techniques and surveying equipment.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.


• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and construction standards.


• Understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within construction environments.


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.


• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Anglian Water region.

Join us and help deliver the innovative infrastructure that supports people, communities and the environment across the Anglian Water region.

#oneAlliance #BalfourBeatty

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? 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...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

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. 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: 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:

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deliveryAssisting with risk management processes and ensuring safe systems of work are effectively implemented.Supporting environmental, sustainability and health & safety objectives across all project activities.Building strong collaborative relationships with Alliance partners, suppliers and site teams to drive successful outcomes. Who we're looking for What you'll bring:Degree, HNC or HND qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.Experience working as a Site Engineer within construction, utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure environments.Strong understanding of engineering principles, setting out techniques and surveying equipment.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.Knowledge of quality assurance processes and construction standards.Understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within construction environments.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Good working knowledge of
Microsoft Office applications.A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Anglian Water region.Join us and help deliver the innovative infrastructure that supports people, communities and the environment across the Anglian Water region.#oneAlliance #BalfourBeatty 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?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... About us Balfour Beatty's Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.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 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: 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: #####