Project Engineer - Oxford in Oxford

Energy Jobline ZR; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company is seeking an experienced OHL Project Engineer to join their Power Transmission & Distribution team. This UK-wide role involves developing engineered delivery solutions and ensuring compliance with safety and project objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and relevant qualifications. The company offers competitive benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Up to 40% remote working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience in managing risks and implementing safe systems of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated resilience and determination to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formalize engineered delivery solutions for projects.
• Monitor compliance with project time, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
• Lead teams on site to ensure a strong culture of safety.

Skills

Project management communications

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Knowledge of safety systems

Proficiency in O365

Education

Formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

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About the role

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

Balfour Beatty is on the lookout for a talented Overhead Line (OHL) Project Engineer to join our growing Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Grid projects across the UK, working on critical infrastructure that powers millions.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and formalising engineered delivery solutions
• Briefing and leading working parties to execute these solutions safely and effectively
• Monitoring project compliance against time, cost, quality, and safety requirements
• Providing leadership and care to your teams on site, ensuring a strong culture of safety and excellence
• Managing stakeholder expectations and project objectives to deliver outstanding results

What you'll be doing

• Maintain awareness of the Digital Briefcase
• Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
• Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
• Help to ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost-effective decisions in line with overall strategy
• Help to ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working
• Specify, understand, develop and implement technical information and drawings into delivery
• Understand and specify plant and equipment requirements
• 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 accept subcontractor RAMS
• Identify, raise and report 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
• 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
• Motivate and empower the team using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management
• Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations
• Work alongside Project Management and deputise where required

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.

At Balfour Beatty we believe we 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 background.

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 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].

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