Project Engineer - Aberdeen

ZipRecruiter; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Engineer with Electrical Engineering experience to join their Power Transmission and Distribution team. In this role, you will manage complex engineering projects, ensuring compliance and quality while leading a skilled team. The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including flexible working options and generous leave policies. This is an opportunity to contribute to sustainable power solutions and shape the future of infrastructure.

Benefits

Company Car

Flexible Working Options

Generous Leave Policies

Pension Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering electrical engineering projects.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodology.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a multi-skilled team of engineers.
• Set performance targets and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop engineered solutions and deliver projects on time.

Skills

Project Management

People Management

Commercial Awareness

Relationship Management

Job description

Job Description

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise.

Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Project Engineer with Electrical Engineering experience on our Operational Team and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

As a Project Engineer, your role will be:

• To formalise and specify a delivery solution,
• To brief out the solution to the working party and ensure it is followed and completed

In return we offer you:

£Competitive - DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistence Allowances (Subject to T&Cs of role)

Opportunity to shape what’s next in a pivotal project management role with an industry leader. Your work as a Project Engineer will matter, not just to the infrastructure and engineering experts you manage or your colleagues, but to society as a whole, as you help us shape large-scale power engineering projects.

What you'll be doing

Our award-winning project management team offers you the chance to:

• Secure a future in a sector with significant investment
• Contribute to building sustainable power for the future
• Manage, monitor, and motivate a multi-skilled team of engineers, subcontractors, and construction experts
• Take responsibility for smaller projects or sections of larger projects
• Set performance targets and analyze to ensure safety and quality standards
• Participate in the procurement of subcontractors
• Benefit from our scale and explore professional passions and career paths
• Develop and deliver engineered solutions and briefings
• Safely and sustainably deliver activities on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Monitor and record works to ensure compliance
• Support and develop a thriving team environment
• Manage and care for the people delivering the work

Who we're looking for

You will have:

• Experience and a track record in delivering electrical engineering projects
• Experience supporting large infrastructure projects in our industry
• Knowledge of Project Management methodology
• Strong people management skills, commercial awareness, and knowledge of budget and financial control
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Why work for us

Our teams deliver ambitious projects that develop and maintain vital infrastructure, supporting economies and communities.

Why join us?

In addition to meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, generous leave policies, pension schemes, and more. Shape your benefits to suit your needs and enjoy a rewarding career with us.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with electricity network owners and operators to provide engineering solutions across the power grid, including overhead lines, substations, and distribution networks. We support projects from scoping to maintenance with industry-leading innovations.

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. 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. We are committed to accessibility and fair recruitment processes.