Electrical Project Engineer - London

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Rail infrastructure is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support technical and commercial aspects of installations in London. The role involves managing project teams, ensuring safety, and maintaining quality standards throughout the construction process.

Benefits

Attractive/Negotiated Salary

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Pension Savings Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Policies

Employee Benefits

Refer and Earn Scheme

Discretionary Annual Salary Reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in Traction Power Supply Systems.
• Background in Rail Applications required.
• Management experience in construction or support services.

Responsibilities

• Review project estimates and requirements.
• Organize resources for safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical Switchgear

Management Experience

Technical Understanding

Education

Degree in Appropriate Discipline

ONC or Equivalent

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Job Description
About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Rail team in London .

The primary purpose of this role is to support all technical and commercial aspects of mechanical and electrical installations on BB projects. This includes ensuring that site operations are conducted safely and that the company's business processes are meticulously followed throughout the construction project.

What you'll be doing

The role will have the following responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Review of the Estimate/Tender for the project, in conjunction with the project team, to fully determine and understand the conditions, requirements, deliverables, risks and liabilities of the works as defined and awarded by the Client;
• Organisation of the resources necessary to execute the project in a safe, efficient and profitable manner;
• Communication to project team of all necessary information including contract conditions, specifications, drawings, work instructions and BB policies and procedures for the execution of the project;
• Supervision and motivation of project team, including training and development, in the execution of the project and maintaining good industrial relations throughout;
• Establish a productive and harmonious working relationship with the Client, achieve a clear definition of all of BB’s responsibilities concerning construction and coordination activities and develop contract opportunities;
• Ensure the efficient production of the engineering through to installation information in accordance with project conditions and requirements, taking account of the CDM and other statutory regulations and the client’s safety, quality and programme requirements. Fitness for purpose and ease of maintenance is to be considered;
• Ensure the efficient operation of BB’s procurement, material control and costing policies and procedures, aid and assist in producing accurate and current procurement schedules and cost reports for senior management;
• Ensure the safe and efficient execution of installation, testing and commissioning in accordance with the agreed installation methodology to the client’s quality and programme requirements and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Maximum utilization of materials, plan and labour is to be achieved;
• Contribute to the accurate and efficient provision of progress and productivity reports weekly and monthly to senior management in accordance with company procedures;
• Cooperate and assist in the safety, quality and financial audits performed during the course of the project, implementing any corrective actions and clearing any anomalies noted, as directed;
• Provide concise and accurate feedback on project performance against estimate to the regional office estimating function.

Who we're looking for

The requirements of the role are as follows:

• A background in electrical switchgear desired with a working knowledge of Rail
  applications, is required;
• Ideally degree in appropriate discipline (a minimum of an ONC or equivalent is
  expected) or qualification by experience;
• The role requires management experience within the construction or relevant support services industries, together with a strong understanding of technical issues and trends in the rail sectors including specialist markets and cabling;
• A valid CSCS card;
• Experience in Traction Power supply systems and London Underground/Rail sector.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• Company car (or car allowance);
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Pension savings scheme;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.);
• Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beattyis a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.

Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.

We have a strong order book and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

and

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that and are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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 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 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 an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/