Project Engineer - Dundee in Dundee

Energy Jobline ZR; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment platform is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Power Transmission and Distribution team. This role involves developing engineered solutions for large infrastructure projects while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and strong people management skills. Benefits include hybrid working and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Flexible benefits window

Up to 2 days volunteering per year

Broad range of learning opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in electrical or engineering discipline preferred.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage conflicting interests and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engineered solutions to the working party.
• Deliver activities safely and sustainably to programme, cost, and quality.
• Monitor works to ensure compliance in a timely manner.

Skills

Project Management

People Management

Commercial Awareness

Problem-Solving

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical or Engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

About the role

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our team. Based between Tealing - Westfield projects, you will work on our Large Infrastructure within our Power Transmission and Distribution team. This role is to join our ASTI project.

Are you passionate about innovative, sustainable technologies? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of power transmission and distribution networks? Look no further! Our ASTI project is at the forefront of developing and implementing cutting‑edge solutions to build a greener and more sustainable future.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, collaborate with industry experts, and make a real impact on the world. We are looking for talented and driven individuals who are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to our mission of creating a sustainable energy landscape.

Join us and be a part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us shape the future of energy!

What you’ll be doing

• 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 electrical or 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 economies and strengthens communities

Why work for us

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions – non‑work‑related activities go for a walk, do some house duties, etc.
• 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 where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars, etc.
• 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 to 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 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 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.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone 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 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.