Project Engineer - London

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK construction company as an Electrical Project Engineer focusing on traction power for the Piccadilly Line Upgrade in London. This role involves overseeing electrical installations, ensuring safety and efficiency, and supporting project teams. You'll benefit from a competitive salary, company car, health cover, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive negotiated salary

Company car

Medical health cover

BB Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Payment of an annual professional membership

Enhanced maternity/paternity & family friendly policies

Real career progression opportunities

Access to our referral scheme programme

Qualifications

• Experience with traction power supply systems for Rail projects.
• Strong background in electrical switchgear and Rail applications.

Responsibilities

• Support technical and commercial aspects of electrical installations.
• Ensure safe and efficient site operations and project execution.
• Organise resources for project completion safely and profitably.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Rail Expertise

Education

CSCS Card

Tools

Electrical Switchgear

Job description

Job Description
About the role

Join Balfour Beatty as an Electrical Project Engineer – Rail (Traction Power) in London!

Balfour Beatty is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer with traction power and rail experience to join our fantastic rail team working on the Piccadilly Line Upgrade in London!

In this role, you will:
Support all technical and commercial aspects of mechanical & electrical installations
Ensure safe and efficient site operations
Follow company business processes to deliver high-quality construction projects

If you're an experienced electrical engineer with rail expertise, this is your chance to be part of a major infrastructure project with a leading UK construction company!

What you'll be doing

• Review of the Estimate/Tender for the project, in conjunction with the project team, to fully determine and understand the conditions, requirements, deliverables, risks and liabilities of the works as defined and awarded by the Client.
• Organise resources so that the project can be completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.
• Communicate to the team all necessary information including contract conditions, specifications, drawings, work instructions and BB policies and procedures for the execution of the project.
• Ensure that the project team is trained and motivated and maintain good industrial relations throughout the project's execution.
• Ensure the safe and efficient execution of installation, testing and commissioning in accordance with the agreed installation methodology to the client’s quality and programme requirements and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Maximum utilization of materials, plan and labour is to be achieved.

Who we're looking for

• Experience of traction power supply systems for Rail projects.
• A valid CSCS card
• Experience in Traction Power and London Underground or Rail sector.
• Strong background in electrical switchgear with a working knowledge of Rail applications.

Why work for us

What's on offer

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

• Competitive negotiated salary
• Company car
• Medical health cover
• BB Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Payment of an annual professional membership
• Enhanced maternity/paternity & family friendly policies
• Real career progression opportunities
• Access to our referral scheme programme

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

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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/

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]