Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Elgin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DC pension scheme (up to 5% EE & 7% ER)

Wellbeing sessions

Flexible benefits (holiday, bikes, dental cover)

Reward platform with discounts

Hybrid working (where applicable)

Enhanced absence schemes

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Company funded social events

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Scotland seeks a Project Engineer for the significant Beauly-to-Peterhead energy infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will develop and deliver engineering solutions while managing compliance and team performance. A degree in engineering is preferred, alongside experience in the Utilities/Construction Industry. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Utilities/Construction Industry preferred.
• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop solutions for operational issues.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Willingness to work away from home.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engineered solutions.
• Safely deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Monitor compliance and record works.
• Support and develop team performance.
• Manage and care for project team members.

Skills

People Management

Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

Project Management Methodology

Adaptability

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

About The Role Join us on one of Scotland’s most significant energy infrastructure programmes and play a key role in shaping the future of the UK’s sustainable energy network. As a Project Engineer on the Beauly–to–Peterhead transmission reinforcement project, you will be part of a dedicated, high‑performing team delivering critical upgrades across the north‑east. This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically challenging packages of work, collaborate with cross‑disciplinary experts, and directly contribute to the UK’s transition to a low‑carbon energy landscape.

What you'll be doing

• As a Project Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:
• Develop and deliver the engineered solution and brief to the working party
• Safely and sustainably deliver activity to programme, cost and quality
• Monitor and record works to ensure compliance in a timely manner
• Support and develop an environment where the working party can thrive and succeed
• Effectively manage and care for the people delivering the work

Who we're looking for

• HNC/HND/Degree in an engineering discipline would be preferable and/or relevant Site Experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry
• Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross‑functional teams towards solutions
• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems
• People Management experience and relationship management skills
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and Financial control
• Knowledge of Project Management methodology
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willing to work away from home

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 work for us

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform with discounts
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role—we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

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. We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, 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

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 can 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them.