What you'll be doing

As a Project Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Formalise and specify a delivery solution, briefs out the solution to the working party and ensures it is followed and completed.


• Develop and deliver the engineered solution and brief to the working party.


• Safely and sustainably deliver activity to programme, cost and quality.


• Monitor and record works to ensure compliance in a timely manner.


• Support and develop an environment where the working party can thrive and succeed.


• Effectively manage and care for the people delivering the work.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

Essential:

• Strong People Management and relationship management skills.


• Experience of Construction Site environments


• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and financial control


• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems.


• Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross- functional teams towards solutions.


• Available to work across our projects based in South East./M25 area

Desirable:

• Experience of carrying out the delivery of Utilities schemes


• Knowledge and experience of Project Management methodology such as APM


• Degree Qualified in Electrical/Engineering Discipline

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams 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.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively 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 for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com