Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote where/2

25 days annual leave pro rata

Pension and incentive schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of Temporary Site Services at Old Oak Common, as part of the HS2 programme. You will coordinate electrical works, manage subcontractors, monitor progress, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery on a major infrastructure project.

Working with the Project Manager, you’ll produce short-term programmes, maintain records, and drive safe working practices while coordinating with commercial and operational teams to manage

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Package Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, utilities, rail, or major projects.
• Proficient in MS Office and project reporting systems; strong organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Temporary Site Services and electrical systems works.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and maintain accurate records.
• Produce and review short-term programmes and work schedules.
• Drive safe systems of work and promote a positive safety culture.
• Support quality, environmental, and performance requirements.
• Manage site logistics and help achieve key project milestones.
• Work with commercial and operational teams to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Project reporting

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Quality awareness

Project Engineer experience

Job description

About the role

Project Engineer - Temporary Site Services (Old Oak Common)

Join one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.

Balfour Beatty is looking for a Project Engineer to support the delivery of Temporary Site Services at Old Oak Common Station, a major part of the HS2 programme.

Working alongside the Project Manager, you'll help coordinate electrical systems works, manage subcontractors, monitor progress, and ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the delivery of Temporary Site Services and electrical systems works.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
• Monitoring project progress and maintaining accurate records.
• Producing and reviewing short-term programmes and work schedules.
• Driving safe systems of work and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Supporting quality, environmental, and performance requirements.
• Managing site logistics and helping achieve key project milestones.
• Working closely with commercial and operational teams to identify risks and opportunities.

Who we're looking for

Essential:

• Experience in a Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Package Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities, rail, or major projects.
• Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project reporting systems.

Desirable:

• Experience on large infrastructure or rail projects.
• Knowledge of temporary works, site services, or electrical systems.
• Understanding of project planning, risk management, and commercial processes.

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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, 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…

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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]