Job No. BBUKGA00060

Balfour Beatty plc; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart work practices

25 days annual leave

Pension and share plans

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to major UK construction projects in power generation, water treatment, and energy infrastructure. You will assess risks, develop method statements, and define installation processes with safety at the core.

You will work on large-scale sites, perform CDM assessments, and ensure electrical safety systems of work are applied. A degree and relevant accreditations are preferred, with BPSS clearance required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent training and experience.
• Professional accreditation is advantageous.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification.
• Experience with Electrical Safe Systems of Work.
• Ability to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce risk assessments and method statements for packages of works.
• Create clear installation instructions and required checks for equipment.
• Select appropriate construction methodologies and strategies.
• Carry out constructability studies including CDM assessments.
• Specify site requirements including temporary works and buildings.

Skills

Risk assessments

Method statements

Constructability studies

Electrical Safe Systems of Work

Security clearance BPSS+

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

But amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too.

As we continue to grow, we are always looking to connect with talented Electrical Engineers across the UK to join us, and welcome applications from experienced Electrical Construction Engineers interested in current and future opportunities.

The mission is to build for future generations—providing home‑grown energy, greater price stability, and abundant low‑carbon power. Aiming to lead the way in creating long-lasting social value, showing how effective collaboration can benefit communities locally, regionally and across the country.

What you'll be doing

• Producing risk assessments and method statements to support packages of works
• Produce processes to provide clear concise instruction on how items of equipment may be installed, and the required checks and balances
• Select appropriate construction methods and strategies
• Carrying out constructability studies including CDM assessments
• Specification of site requirements including temporary works and buildings

Who we're looking for

As an Electrical Engineer, you will have experience working on large-scale electrical engineering construction projects such as power generation, water treatment, energy infrastructure, or nuclear decommissioning.

• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent training and suitable experience
• Relevant Professional accreditation is highly advantageous
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent knowledge
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH
• Experience and knowledge of Electrical Safe Systems of Work
• Must be able to pass a security clearance (BPSS or higher)

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?

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 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...