Construction Engineer

Connect Plus Services; Dartford, South Mimms, Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure service provider in Dartford is seeking a proactive Construction Engineer to oversee the safe and compliant execution of electrical works on road and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for maintaining high safety and quality standards throughout the project's lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and NEC3/4 accreditation, alongside strong communication skills and a proactive approach. This position offers a stable career with exciting challenges in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Long-term career stability

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with construction workforce.
• Understanding of electrical standards and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.

Responsibilities

• Produce Supervision Plans for each scheme.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations.
• Conduct inspections and audits for quality and safety.

Skills

NEC3 and NEC4 ECC Supervisor Accreditation

Strong understanding of electrical components

Excellent writing and communication skills

Proactive and thorough attention to detail

Collaborative approach to problem-solving

Education

Degree or HND in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Job description

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a transformative infrastructure programme with 15 years still to run, offering long-term stability, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

As a Construction Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of projects from pre-construction through to site completion. You’ll be at the heart of shaping how electrical works are delivered across road and infrastructure schemes, applying your specialist knowledge to influence design, drive constructability, and oversee on-site execution.

Working independently from framework contractors, you’ll ensure that every aspect of the build aligns with CP/CPS design standards, NEC contract requirements, and CDM regulations. From conducting early-stage design reviews to physically witnessing construction activities, your input will be critical in maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency.

You’ll collaborate closely with OPS teams to develop smart, cost-effective solutions that protect and enhance our assets. Your oversight will extend to supervising construction works, managing temporary works, and ensuring that health and safety, asbestos protocols, and final sign-offs are all completed to the highest standards.

This role offers excitement, challenge, and the chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment. With flexibility to work nights and weekends when needed, you’ll be part of a team that’s driving real change — and with over a decade of work ahead, you’ll have the stability to build something truly meaningful.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the delegated NEC Supervisor for your assigned schemes, you will work collaboratively with the M25 Community to ensure the successful delivery of infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing a Supervision Plan for each scheme, covering supervision expertise, resources, testing and certification, and any additional production or health, safety, and wellbeing (HSW) requirements.
• Undertaking the duties of Supervisor as outlined in the NEC3 and NEC4 ECC contracts.
• Reviewing and assessing electrical designs and installations related to highways and infrastructure, including street lighting, traffic signals, and power distribution systems.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant electrical standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Coordinating with electrical engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to optimise power systems within infrastructure projects.
• Identifying potential conflicts between civil and electrical designs and recommending practical solutions.
• Conducting inspections and audits to ensure quality and safety in electrical works.
• Issuing instructions to contractors where necessary (out-of-hours only).
• Reviewing the Health & Safety File using as-built knowledge.
• Reviewing the Construction Phase Plan on behalf of CP when acting as the Client.
• Familiarising yourself with scheme designs and raising constructability queries related to safety and quality.
• Reviewing Inspection and Test Plans to agree on witnessing requirements.
• Witnessing on-site testing and commissioning, and maintaining accurate records of results.
• Identifying and notifying any defects in accordance with the contract.
• Verifying that the standards of work and materials supplied by the contractor meet the specifications.
• Monitoring the progress of works and advising the Client Project Manager of any risks or issues.
• Submitting regular reports to the Client Project Manager, detailing progress and the status of construction-related safety, quality, and completion matters.
• Maintaining appropriate records of site inspections, tests, and audits.
• Attending meetings and inspections, both on-site and off-site, as required.

As part of the integrated delivery team, you will also contribute to:

• Maintaining high standards of safety and quality control through monitoring of construction works.
• Resolving technical problems on-site.
• Representing the company professionally and diligently, building strong working relationships with the integrated delivery team.
• Developing design understanding to bridge the gap between design and technical construction engineering on-site.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a proactive and experienced professional who can confidently engage with the construction workforce and contribute to the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience and ability to engage confidently and effectively with the construction workforce.
• NEC3 and NEC4 ECC Supervisor Accreditation (or currently working towards NEC4).
• A strong understanding of electrical components in infrastructure projects, such as lighting, cabling, and control systems.
• A Degree or HND in Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the design and construction of highway infrastructure projects.
• Training to the current edition of BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations (advantageous, particularly for non-street works AP elements).
• An ECS card under NHSS8 or a CSCS card.
• Excellent writing, client-facing, and communication skills.
• A diligent, proactive, and thorough approach to detail.
• A collaborative and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and the Specification for Highway Works.
• Experience in carrying out the duties of an NEC Supervisor.
• A good understanding of traffic management and temporary works.

Inspiring : Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.

Energising: Role models positive and energised project focussed attitudes towards and continuous improvement.

Challenging : seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.

Challengeable : Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.

Influencing : Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.

Why Work for Us?

At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you’ll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe’s busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.

A Career Like No Other

Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You’ll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Long-Term Stability & Growth

With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you’re looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.

A Supportive & Inclusive Team

At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.

About us

CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion.

Balfour Beatty is also 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.

This is a hybrid role designed to fully maximize team collaboration on the project, we offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home.