Innovation Engineer - Motherwell

BALFOUR BEATTY; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking an Innovation Engineer to join its Power T&D Innovation Team in the United Kingdom. This role involves delivering innovative solutions and technologies to enhance safety and efficiency in energy infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include leading projects from concept to implementation, collaborating with various teams, and driving technology trials. Ideal candidates will have experience in technology implementation, excellent communication skills, and a strong foundation in project engineering principles. This position offers flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovation projects or technical trials on-site.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and convey complex concepts.
• Solid foundation in project engineering and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Power T&D innovation projects from idea to BAU.
• Support problem-solving in Substations, Cabling, and Civils projects.
• Drive Technology Trials: research and pilot new technologies.

Skills

Experience in implementing new technology

Excellent communication skills

Technical skills in project engineering principles

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution business is delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects, driving decarbonisation and innovation at every turn.

We are seeking an Innovation Engineer to join our Power T&D Innovation Team. In this role, you will spearhead cutting‑edge solutions and new technologies that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in our projects. Working closely with project teams and partners, you will help apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future – from advanced digital tools to inventive on‑site equipment – shaping how we build and maintain the electricity network for generations to come.

This position can be based from our Aberdeen or Motherwell office with a site visit 3 days per month.

What you'll be doing

• Delivery of Power T&D innovation projects from the initial idea to BAU.
• Support projects in Substations, Cabling and Civils or Transmission to problem solve and introduce new ways of work and modern construction methods.
• Assist in the planning and development of the innovation programme.
• Develop presentations for the exec, construction teams and clients on the innovations.
• Develop and support the innovation team to be successful by talking positively, listening actively and encouraging constantly.
• Pro‑actively manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations.
• Leadership in Zero Harm and drive for continuous improvement across SHEQ.
• Identify new innovation ideas for discussion that may involve safety, productivity, quality or financial savings.
• Drive Technology Trials: Lead the research, testing and pilot implementation of new technologies (e.g. digital tools, devices, materials) on live power T&D projects to improve safety, productivity, and cost‑efficiency.

Who we're looking for

Experience:

• Experience in implementing new technology, R&D, or process improvements in a construction or engineering environment. Ability to demonstrate delivering innovation projects or technical trials on‑site (either in a previous role or via academic projects).
• Technical Skills: Solid foundation in project engineering principles and ability to quickly learn to use new software or equipment. Comfortable interpreting technical documentation, drawings, and data related to innovative systems.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences, and to build buy‑in for new ways of working.

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.
• 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: [e-mail]