Project Engineer - Bristol in Bristol

Energy Jobline ZR; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer - Cabling in Bristol. This role involves managing engineering delivery solutions and ensuring project compliance from concept to handover in a critical infrastructure environment. Candidates should have experience in cable installation and possess strong leadership skills. A safety-first mindset and relevant qualifications are essential.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience in cable installation and engineering in a utility or infrastructure environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful project execution from concept through to commissioning.
• Lead and manage the site team to meet safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Monitor project compliance with time and cost objectives.

Skills

Cable installation

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Safety management

Education

Formal qualification in construction/engineering

Holds CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent

Tools

O365

Job description

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About the role

Project Engineer - Cabling

Location: Bristol (Apollo Project) + UK-wide support

Business Unit: Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D)

Company: Balfour Beatty

Join Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution team as a Project Engineer - Cabling and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure across the UK. Based on our flagship Apollo project in Bristol, you'll also support the growth of Grid (NG) projects, shaping the future of the UK's power network.

What you'll be doing

As Project Engineer - Cabling, you'll work closely with the Project Manager, Project Director, and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution from concept through to commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Formalise and define engineered delivery solutions.
• Brief working parties and ensure effective implementation on site.
• Lead, support and manage the site team to ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met.
• Monitor and report on project compliance with time, cost, and customer objectives.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

• Experience in cable installation and engineering in a utility or infrastructure environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage delivery across multiple sites.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset with a focus on achieving operational excellence.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and attend project reviews / project meetings
• Have an awareness of the Digital Briefcase
• Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
• Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
• Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives
• Conduct and support Accident/Incident Investigations
• Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions
• Write and review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMS
• Identifying, raising and reporting risks and hazards
• Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce
• Understand, control and issue safety documentation
• Completion of audits
• Setting people to work
• Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
• Log and elevate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority
• Management of subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved
• Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, and material/resources/supply chain activities are delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
• Follow targets/KPI's in line with project objectives and monitor performance
• Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
• Contribute towards workshops that cover the principles of continuous improvement
• Help to develop, implement and periodically update resource loaded schedules.
• Ensure team adopt productivity and project controls techniques
• Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly meeting
• Ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
• Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control
• Able to identify elements for cost recovery from others
• Incorporate and balance both operational and commercial constraints into decision making
• Analyse, appraise and implement CEs
• Ownership of Budget
• Understanding of the contract and knowledge of commercial impact
• Manage commercial change
• Requestion of plant and materials
• Motivate and empower the team using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and experience of working on Projects who is proficient commercial/project management communications
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work
• Experience in managing risks and change processes through solutions-based approach to problem solving
• Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence
• Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
• Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Awareness and promotion the benefits of and
• Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed
• Proactively develop others around you including junior members of the team
• Identify and drive personal development
• Proficient on O365

The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following

• Holds or working towards a formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Holds or desire to work towards either the APM PFQ/PMQ
• Holds CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent

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 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

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, 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.

and

At Balfour Beatty we believe that and are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone and 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 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 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 an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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