Underground Networks Civil Engineer

Balfour; Redcar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an Underground Networks Civil Engineer to support the Net Zero Teesside project in Redcar. The role involves implementing engineering strategies, managing resources, and ensuring quality assurance. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering, management experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and a company car.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company car

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced family friendly policies

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Previous engineering experience in the discipline is required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of engineering best practices is required.
• A valid CSCS card is mandatory.
• Focus on engineering excellence and innovation is essential.
• Experience in underground utilities and drainage is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support senior project team to implement the engineering strategy.
• Manage materials and resources efficiently within budget.
• Lead audits and improve project assurance.
• Coach the project team to enhance performance.
• Implement appropriate digital tool sets for project execution.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Interpersonal and communication skills

Management experience

Customer-centric approach

Understanding of BIM

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Relevant professional qualification (MICE or MIStructE)

ONC/HNC

Job description

Underground Networks Civil Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc invites applications for the Underground Networks Civil Engineer role. Following the company’s legacy of delivering world‑class infrastructure, we are now focused on the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland – a first‑of‑a‑kind, fully integrated gas‑fired power station with carbon capture and storage that will drive Teesside toward the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

About The Role

As part of the NZT project, you will support the senior project team in implementing the engineering strategy and framework. Your responsibilities include steering collaboration with customers, suppliers and technical consultants, and ensuring designs are accurately delivered within budget and compressed licensing timelines. You will also champion safety, quality, and financial performance, leading audits, coaching teams, and adopting digital tools to foster continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior project team in the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the designated project;
• Manage materials, plant and labour within the allocated budget and resources, ensuring their safe, effective and efficient delivery of service on the project;
• Ensure all systems, design information, procedures and quality systems are effectively communicated;
• Support the project delivery teams, verifying the work of others, providing technical support;
• Lead or support assurance on projects through conducting audits and regular meetings with project teams, identifying best practice, areas for improvement and areas of concern, including matters relating to safety, finance or quality;
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant customers including technical consultants and suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing and delivery of technical solutions on site;
• Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the company is at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest technologies and standards;
• Provide coaching and motivation to the project team, to deliver high performance on the project and create a culture of continuous improvement;
• Ensure that the engineering is efficiently managed so that it is fit for purpose from conception right through installation and maintenance; recognising site conditions and constraints and taking into account CDM, other statutory regulations and customer requirements;
• By using the principles of quality assurance, and where appropriate technical Integrity, ensure the customer requirements are clearly understood and that Quality Control mechanisms are in place that provide assurance that the asset and/or service delivers as designed/required;
• Contribute to the accurate and efficient provision of progress and productivity reports weekly and monthly to senior management, in accordance with company procedures;
• Seek to understand and implement the appropriate digital tool sets to support the project execution.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering experience and a subject matter expert in the discipline of engineering discipline are required;
• Up‑to‑date relevant knowledge of engineering and of industry best practice, appropriate to the relevant discipline, is required;
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline and a relevant professional qualification, such as MICE or MIStructE, or having an ONC/HNC is desirable;
• A valid CSCS card is required;
• Focused and thorough with the appropriate skills to advise senior management when something needs immediate redress together with the tenacity and drive to ensure that the necessary action is taken;
• Previous management experience within the construction or relevant support services industries, together with a strong understanding of technical issues and trends in the relevant sectors, including specialist markets is required;
• 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;
• A desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on engineering excellence, the customer and the business is required;
• An understanding of BIM and how to read and assemble BIM models and produce appropriate reports from them is desirable;
• Previous experience in underground utilities, drainage and earthworks.

Benefits

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Company car;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. 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, diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful workplace. Our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan drives a workforce that thrives and reaches its full potential, regardless of identity or background. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and 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 to employment. We also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.