Materials Engineer

About

The Role

Job Title:

Materials Engineer

Location:

Aberdeen

Project Type:
Civils / Energy

Company:
Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is a leading national infrastructure and construction company with more than a century of heritage in Scotland, delivering key projects that strengthen communities and improve national connectivity.

The Netherton Hub is a major new energy infrastructure development located near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, forming a key part of SSEN Transmission’s multi‑billion‑pound Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) programme and its wider Pathway to 2030 upgrade of the Scottish transmission network.

Designed to strengthen the UK’s ability to transport renewable electricity from the north of Scotland to high‑demand centres nationwide, the hub will incorporate a new High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter station, a 400 kV substation, a 132 kV substation, and associated operational facilities. Once complete, it will enable efficient long‑distance transmission of offshore and onshore renewable energy, supporting both UK and Scottish Government net‑zero targets while delivering significant economic benefits, job creation, and local supply‑chain opportunities.

By joining the ASTI Netherton Hub project, candidates will gain hands‑on experience delivering one of the UK’s most significant energy programmes, developing advanced personal and professional skills, benefiting from long‑term career progression within a national framework, and playing a direct role in strengthening Scotland’s renewable‑powered future.

• Materials Testing & Analysis
  • Conduct laboratory and site‑based testing of aggregates, soils, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with UKAS and project specifications.
  • Interpret test results and provide technical reports to project teams.
• Compliance & Standards
  • Ensure adherence to Balfour Beatty's quality management systems and relevant British Standards.
  • Support compliance with environmental and safety regulations, including IRR
    17 and Dangerous Goods Safety requirements.
• Technical Support
  • Advise project teams on material suitability, grading, and performance.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and assist with materials issues.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Prepare accurate records of tests, calibrations, and inspections.
  • Contribute to risk assessments and method statements for laboratory and site operations.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with Senior Materials Technician, and site engineers.
  • Participate in weekly project review meetings and provide updates on material performance.

• Experience in materials testing within a construction or infrastructure environment.
• Knowledge of UKAS accreditation processes and relevant standards.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing abilities.
• Confident leading audits and developing staff.
• Full driving licence.
• Health and safety conscientious on site and the laboratory.

• Membership of a professional body (e.g., ICE).
• Familiarity with environmental authorisations and radiation safety (advantageous for certain projects).
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects.
• SSSTS qualified.

• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low‑carbon future.
• Work on challenging, high‑profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi‑disciplinary team.
• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

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.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

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