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Join the UK’s largest infrastructure group and work on some of the biggest projects the world has ever seen. Projects that will support and shape the world of tomorrow for millions of people and enable you to build a successful career.

Balfour Beatty is also a leading member of the 5% Club, which is now in operation in over 200 companies. The 5% Club, members aspire to achieve 5% of their workforce in earn and learn positions (including apprentices, sponsored students, and graduates on formalised training programmes)

The Apprentice Site Engineer will join a well-established team that offers services across the transmission and distribution spectrum. Operating from Low Voltage (LV) to Extra High Voltage (EHV) cabling, OHL and Substations with a special focus on 132kV to 400kV.

• Our teams assess scheme feasibility and scope the detailed requirements of a contract before work begins.
• We provide technical engineering solutions to regional, national, and international electricity networks.
• We help deliver a reliable, safe supply of power to millions of homes and businesses internationally. Our experience and expertise cover the whole electricity grid, including overhead lines, cable tunnels and distribution networks.
• Our teams offer a wide range of services, from scoping and feasibility to design, construction and on-going maintenance.
• We provide flexible resources and innovations that power some of the world’s most ambitious transmission and distribution projects.
• Support the Site Engineer in the planning, controlling and managing the delivery of your tasks on your project(s) utilising the necessary resource and skills, within the agreed parameters of cost, timescales and quality

• You will need a minimum of 2 A-levels and five GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 or A-C including Maths, English and Science
• You’ll need to have a team-focus with the ability to communicate and build strong relationships with people at all levels
• Have a passion for Engineering and Infrastructure
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change (shift work and travel may be required)
• You will have a strong work ethic and willingness to take responsibility for your academic and vocational development.
• Hold a full UK drivers’ licence
• Pass pre-employment medical which will include a Drug & Alcohol test

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you’ll gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you’ll also enjoy:

• Accredited Apprenticeship Programme with Balfour Beatty
• Part of a structured development programme
• Support from line manager
• A competitive salary
• An opportunity to grow your career at Balfour Beatty
• At the end of your programme you will receive your qualification in your chosen apprenticeship programme

For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Apprentice and what’s involved in the scheme, visit our website here to learn more. Should you require any additional support with your application, please contact [email protected]

Closing Date: applications are open until 31st May 2023, but we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Balfour Beatty reserves the right to remove adverts should application numbers reach a maximum before this date.

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