20 Assistant Project Engineer roles in Grays

As an Assistant Project Engineer, you will:

• Support the day-to-day planning and delivery of Temporary Site Services and enabling works across the project


• Work alongside the Project Engineer and Project Manager to coordinate site activities and resolve day-to-day delivery issues


• Help coordinate labour, plant, materials and site logistics to keep works progressing to programme


• Maintain accurate project and site records, including progress updates, inspections, technical information and actions


• Assist with short-term programmes, look-ahead plans and resource requirements


• Monitor progress and provide clear updates on upcoming activities, risks and potential constraints


• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers and other disciplines


• Support the coordination of design information, materials and supply-chain activities


• Assist with site inspections, audits, quality records and handover documentation


• Support Toolbox Talks, site briefings, inductions and workforce engagement


• Help monitor subcontractor progress and performance against agreed requirements


• Contribute to risk reviews, improvement activities and lessons learned


• Support the safe delivery of works, maintaining Balfour Beatty’s focus on Zero Harm


• Play a part in delivering more sustainable construction solutions, including the integration of zero-emission plant and digital power management systems

We’re looking for someone who is keen to build their career in engineering and project delivery and enjoys working collaboratively in a busy construction environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience or knowledge gained within construction, infrastructure, engineering, electrical works or a related environment


• An understanding of how site-based works are planned, coordinated and delivered


• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage information, records and competing priorities


• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with different teams, subcontractors and stakeholders


• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving day-to-day issues, knowing when to escalate where appropriate


• A strong awareness of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements


• An interest in developing your knowledge of project programmes, commercial awareness, cost control and change management


• Good attention to detail, particularly when maintaining technical and project records


• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing your engineering career on a major infrastructure project

Most importantly, you’ll bring a willingness to learn, take ownership and work as part of a team committed to delivering high-quality work safely.