Balfour Beatty are recruiting a Graduate Engineer to join the team to deliver the Offshore Marine works for Hinkley Point C.
It is a complex first of its kind marine engineering project to support the construction of the first new nuclear power station built in the UK in a generation, at Hinkley Point.
As a Graduate Engineer working for Balfour Beatty you will be joining a community of 750+ (and growing!) Early Careers personnel around the UK already enrolled on the Balfour Beatty Early Careers Programme.
What you'll be doing
In this Graduate Engineering role, you will play a key part in planning and overseeing the offshore works for the Hinkley Point C project. Balfour Beatty is responsible for constructing three tunnels at Hinkley Point C to supply cooling water to the reactors and discharge it to the Bristol Channel. The offshore works include installing concrete heads in the Bristol Channel and constructing shafts through these heads to connect the tunnels. This is followed by flooding the tunnels through the shafts and capping off the heads to complete the system.
You will primarily work from the office in Avonmouth, Bristol supporting the works, as well as gaining experience on site / offshore ensuring the works are delivered correctly and safely.
Key duties
- Support the team to develop construction methodologies, risk assessments and programmes.
- Monitoring of the works to ensure they are completed safely and correctly.
- Report progress and performance of the relevant works to the wider construction team.
- Engage with the supply chain, providing them with support and guidance to complete associated works.
- Help to ensure complete and accurate records of the works are kept.
- Work closely with the site team to ensure effective team work and coordination.
- Preparation of technical reports.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for Graduates with a degree in a relevant field, who want to build a successful career in the industry.
Key skills required
- Good interpersonal skills and a suitability to working collaboratively as part of a team. As well as developing and maintaining professional relationships.
- Driven and hardworking, with a passion for the industry and desire to develop a career in engineering.
- Strong organisational skills, being able to manage different elements of the works concurrently.
- Adaptability for effective working in a dynamic environment.
- Adept problem solving skills, to deal with the challenges faced in the project.
Why work for us?
Our teams at Balfour Beatty 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. Through joining Balfour Beatty you will be joining a diverse team of experts across a range of disciplines, delivering projects across the UK.
The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.
The Hinkley Point C project is one of the most exciting and challenging projects that Balfour Beatty is delivering. The expertise we have on this project is already starting to engage with the team at Sizewell C to assist with the construction works for the new Nuclear Power Station at Sizewell.
The two year Early Careers programme provides valuable learning and experience to aide your professional development. There is a vast community of young professionals across all business units within Balfour Beatty, who are welcoming and supportive. This community provides mentorship, guidance and support whilst you are developing as a professional. You will receive virtual and in person training, relevant to your role to continue your growth as an engineer. Through the early careers programme, you will also be exposed to the wider world of Balfour Beatty, gaining an insight into the other business units.
The training, experience and support provided through this role will assist in working towards your professional chartership.