Project Engineer - Oxford

BALFOUR BEATTY; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in infrastructure development as an Overhead Line Project Engineer, supporting National Grid projects across the UK. This role focuses on overseeing project compliance, safety, and stakeholder engagement while fostering a culture of safety and excellence. With ambitions for diversity and inclusion, the company offers various benefits alongside a commitment to professional growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Generous leave

Family policies

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and safe systems of work.
• Proficiency in communication to diverse audiences.
• Working towards certification in APM PFQ/PMQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution ensuring safety and compliance.
• Maintain project records and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Monitor project objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Proactive development

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

O365

Job description

About the role

Join Balfour Beatty as an OHL Project Engineer – Power T&D (UK-Wide)

Balfour Beatty is seeking a talented Overhead Line (OHL) Project Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. This role involves supporting National Grid projects across the UK on critical infrastructure that powers millions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and formalising engineered delivery solutions
• Leading working parties to execute solutions safely and effectively
• Monitoring project compliance with time, cost, quality, and safety standards
• Providing leadership on site, fostering safety and excellence
• Managing stakeholder expectations and project objectives

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining accurate project records
• Preparing reports and liaising with stakeholders
• Ensuring reports provide relevant information for informed decisions
• Developing and implementing technical information and drawings
• Specifying plant and equipment requirements
• Ensuring safety compliance and promoting safety initiatives
• Conducting safety tours and investigations
• Monitoring safety management system effectiveness
• Reviewing RAMS and managing safety documentation
• Identifying and reporting risks and hazards
• Ensuring workforce competency
• Leading risk and opportunity reviews
• Developing resource-loaded schedules

Who we're looking for

The following qualities and experience are desirable:

• Organized, innovative Project Engineer with project management experience
• Experience in safe systems of work and risk management
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator to technical and non-technical audiences
• Promotion of diversity and inclusion
• Resilience and determination
• Proactive in personal development
• Proficient in O365

Preferred qualifications include:

• Qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent experience
• Working towards or holding APM PFQ/PMQ
• CSCS and SMSTS certifications or equivalent

Why work for us

Our teams deliver ambitious projects that develop and maintain vital UK infrastructure. We offer flexible benefits, including smart working, generous leave, family policies, pension, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide comprehensive solutions across the electricity grid, supporting the development of major power projects in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and strive for an inclusive culture. We are a Gold Award holder in the MoD 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively support applications from armed forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities.