Project Engineer - Fort Augustus

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Project Engineer to join their Power Transmission and Distribution team. The role involves developing engineering solutions for infrastructure projects with a focus on safety and sustainability. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and strong people management skills. The position offers extensive career progression, competitive benefits including a company pension scheme, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing sessions

Flexible benefits

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Relevant site experience preferred.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and sensitive issues management.
• Ability to resolve complex operational and commercial issues. Supported by extensive project management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineered solutions and briefs.
• Ensure safe and sustainable delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Monitor and record work compliance.

Skills

People management

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

About the role

Own your career and build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty.

Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Project Engineer in our Operations / Construction Team. You'll work with experts who will share their knowledge, support, encourage, and provide invaluable feedback so you never stop learning.

Bring your capabilities, and we'll help you develop them further.

Based between Fort Augustus and the Isle of Skye, working on our Large Infrastructure Power Transmission and Distribution Projects.

Roles include a generous subsistence package (subject to T&Cs), allowances, pension, and career progression opportunities.

Our Operational Site Management teams are award-winning. As a Project Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Secure a future in a growing industry with significant investment


• Contribute to building sustainable power for the future


• Progress quickly and explore various professional paths within the company

What you'll be doing

As a Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering engineered solutions and briefs


• Ensuring safe, sustainable delivery of activities within schedule, budget, and quality standards


• Monitoring and recording work compliance


• Supporting a thriving work environment


• Managing and caring for the workforce

Who we're looking for

• HNC/HND/Degree in civil engineering or related field; relevant site experience preferred


• Comfortable with ambiguity; able to address sensitive issues and lead cross-functional teams


• Ability to resolve complex operational and commercial issues involving conflicting interests


• People management and relationship skills


• Commercial awareness and financial control knowledge


• Knowledge of project management methodologies


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Willing to work away from home

Why work for us

Alongside career development, enjoy benefits such as:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% employees, 7% employer contributions


• Wellbeing sessions and non-work activities


• Participation in the SIP scheme


• Flexible benefits: holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental, PMI, etc.


• Shopping and service discounts


• Hybrid working options (where applicable)


• Enhanced sickness, maternity/paternity, shared parental, and adoption schemes


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Learning opportunities, including professional qualifications


• Employee assistance programme


• Up to 2 days volunteering annually


• Company-funded social events

Joining the Power T&D team offers a strong career foundation or an opportunity to excel in your current role with support from the BB Academy for learning and development.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan to support this goal.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.

From planning to design, construction, and maintenance, our experts support some of the UK's most ambitious power projects.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are vital for success. Our initiatives aim to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we work to remove barriers for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.