Pre Construction Engineer - Electrical - Bridgwater

BALFOUR BEATTY; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick as a Pre Construction Engineer - Electrical on the Hinkley Point Project, the first new nuclear power station in the UK in over 20 years. This role involves delivering construction work packs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and contributing to major infrastructure development. With competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Smart working with up to 40% remote work

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a highly regulated sector.
• Experience in major construction projects.
• Ability to achieve Security Clearance (BPSS or Higher).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Discipline Specific Construction Work Packs.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and site license requirements.
• Support continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Project Management

Nuclear Safety Compliance

Construction Coordination

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent vocational training

Job description

About the role

Become part of the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years! Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Pre Construction Engineer - Electrical on the Hinkley Point Project and develop with this amazing project.

About Hinkley Point C

The first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs, and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UK’s move to reduce carbon emissions. The electricity generated by its two EPR reactors will offset 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year.

What you'll be doing

1. Deliver Discipline Specific Construction Work Packs and record in AS9 the work information used to prepare installation.
2. Contribute to the scheduling of the works for the discipline, including review and feedback on the suitability of the level of resource.
3. Define the boundary of scope of works.
4. Liaise with necessary client counterparts.
5. Ensure documents are compliant with latest works information and other MEH documentation. Request clarification or propose changes when required. Prioritize and own documentation to enable construction works as per schedule.
6. Ensure documents are kept up-to-date and reviewed periodically where required.
7. Support continuous improvement programs to enhance processes and procedures.
8. Ensure compliance with all nuclear safety and site license requirements.
9. Receive, analyze, coordinate, and action works information documentation associated with the specific discipline of work.
10. Identify the available work front for the discipline through detailed constructability reviews and the associated installation schedule.
11. Identify key materials needed to unlock additional installation; request surveys and temporary devices when required.

Who we're looking for

1. Degree qualification or equivalent vocational training in a relevant field.
2. Proven track record of working in a highly regulated sector, preferably in nuclear.
3. Experience working on major construction projects.
4. Experience in delivering and operating at Engineer or Senior Engineer level.
5. Ability to achieve Security Clearance (BPSS or Higher).

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting, and meaningful projects; developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us? As if contributing to work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits. You’ll have the flexibility to shape your package. Key benefits include:

• Smart working with up to 40% remote work where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata).
• Family-friendly policies, including 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 more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a leading provider of MEP and ME&I solutions with over 100 years of engineering expertise. We design, install, and maintain systems that make building infrastructure work, emphasizing environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction, and offsite manufacturing across sectors including Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy, and New Build Nuclear.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, creating a culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and Women into Construction. We have also signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to promote Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and encourages applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we aim to support individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions in employment, offering interviews to applicants who meet minimum role requirements.