Chief Engineer - Maxim

BALFOUR BEATTY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chief Engineer, where you will lead high voltage electrical design projects that shape communities and infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on ambitious projects, providing technical support and mentoring a team of engineers. You'll utilize your expertise in electrical systems, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering relationships with technical consultants and suppliers. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the energy sector, contributing to vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Leave

Pension Schemes

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of electrical codes and regulatory materials.
• Experience in Petrochemical, Power Generation, and Nuclear industries.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical networks up to 132kV for construction.
• Produce detailed installation drawings and electrical calculations.

Skills

High Voltage Electrical Design

Electrical System Calculations

Technical Support

Mentoring Engineers

Education

BEng or MEng

Tools

SKM

ETAP

DigSilent

Job description

About the role

Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Chief Engineer in Motherwell and build new futures.

Role Purpose:

• To provide high voltage (predominantly 11kV & 33kV but up to 132kV) electrical system design to meet project requirements.
• Technically support projects to completion.
• Lead electrical design & engineering capability of the team.

What you'll be doing

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

• Design electrical networks (predominantly 11kV & 33kV but up to 132kV) to construction detail.
• Specify equipment including Switchgear, Transformers, and ancillaries.
• Produce electrical system calculations and reports including Short Circuit, Load flow & Protection Coordination utilising software such as SKM or ETAP.
• Produce detailed installation drawings utilising the draughting team including Single Line Diagrams, Termination Diagrams, Earthing and Layout drawings.
• Input to multi-discipline specifications and design.
• Review and check manufacturer documentation for compliance with project specifications.
• Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.
• Mentor engineers (direct reports) and develop technical knowledge of the wider team.

Who we're looking for

• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.
• Experience in industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, and Nuclear is beneficial.
• Experience with at least one software package (SKM, DigSilent, or ETAP).
• Ideally a Charted Engineer with qualifications such as BEng or MEng.
• Ability to gain security clearance.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, generous leave, pension schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining complex systems that underpin the UK’s infrastructure.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential for success. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and actively promote inclusion initiatives. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces personnel, veterans, reservists, and people with disabilities.