Geospatial Engineer

About the Position

Balfour Beatty is in search of a committed and proficient Land Surveyor to be part of our Major Projects Team.

This role is pivotal in the execution of Hinkley Point C, a significant nuclear power facility that is essential to the future of energy in the UK. This ambitious initiative is set to be a key contributor to fulfilling the energy demands of the UK while promoting sustainable development.

Our specialists will employ cutting-edge technology to excavate a total of nine kilometers of tunnel, which will be reinforced with 38,000 concrete segments forming 6000 lining rings. The tunnels will connect to the seabed through vertical shafts and will be capped with substantial intake and outfall heads, each weighing nearly 5000 tonnes, facilitating the flow of seawater into the tunnels. Both the concrete segments and the heads are manufactured to precise specifications at a state-of-the-art facility.

As a Land Surveyor, your responsibilities will encompass various facets of the surveying process, including engineering control, topographic surveys, engineering surveying, and setting out.

Be part of a transformative journey and influence the future of energy with us.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will involve several critical tasks, including:

• Overseeing the mentoring and training needs of survey team members
• Assisting in Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes
• Supporting Health & Safety and sustainability initiatives
• Preparing and disseminating site safety briefings to survey team members, including the development of Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, and Task Briefing Sheets.
• Gathering survey field data, processing it, and delivering it to clients or stakeholders in the specified formats
• Supervising survey teams in various engineering survey activities

Ideal Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you should possess some or all of the following qualifications:

• Relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent industry-recognized qualification
• Experience in the construction industry
• Familiarity with geodetic requirements related to project specifications
• Knowledge of settlement monitoring systems, methods, and technologies
• Experience in establishing GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) networks
• Valid CSCS certification
• Full clean driving license

Why Choose Balfour Beatty?

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to a landmark project that will redefine the UK’s energy landscape.
• Professional Growth: Acquire unparalleled experience and advance your career in a high-profile setting.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation.

Employee Benefits

At Balfour Beatty, we are dedicated to delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious and meaningful projects, developing, building, and maintaining the essential infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

In addition to contributing to impactful work, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits tailored to your needs. Our key benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements, including staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where applicable.
• 25 days of paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family-friendly policies, including 28 weeks of full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks of full pay for paternity/partner leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.