Project Engineer - Suffolk

BALFOUR BEATTY; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Project Engineer (Cabling) for the BTNO Project in Essex. The role involves leading project teams to ensure cabling works are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Successful candidates will have experience managing project risks and implementing safe work systems. The position offers smart working, competitive leave packages, and opportunities for personal development within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of managing Project Engineer duties.
• Experience implementing safe systems of work.
• Good interpersonal skills for developing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and attend project reviews.
• Maintain accurate project records.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

Skills

Organisation

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Formal qualification in construction/engineering

APM PFQ/PMQ

CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent

Tools

O365

Job description

About the role

Project Engineer (Cabling)

Power Transmission & Distribution – BTNO Project

Location: BTNO Project Office, A134 Colchester Road, Assington, Suffolk, CO10 5LX

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Engineer (Cabling) to join our Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, working on the BTNO Project. This is a key delivery role supporting the Project Manager / Project Director and wider project team, with accountability for the successful planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and close‑out of cabling works. You will play a central role in developing engineered delivery solutions and leading site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and attend project reviews / project meetings
• Have an awareness of the Digital Briefcase
• Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries, etc.)
• Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
• 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
• Log and elevate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority
• Manage subcontractors, including monitoring contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, ensuring contractual arrangements are achieved
• Ensure procurement plans are available in line with overall project plans, and material/resources/supply chain activities are delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
• Follow targets/KPI’s in line with project objectives and monitor performance
• Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
• Contribute towards workshops covering the principles of continuous improvement
• Help develop, implement and periodically update resource‑loaded schedules
• Ensure team adopts productivity and project controls techniques
• Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes / hold weekly meetings
• Ensure operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
• Ensure expenditure is in line with the budget and resources are used efficiently to enable cost control
• Identify elements for cost recovery from others
• Incorporate and balance operational and commercial constraints into decision making
• Analyse, appraise and implement CEs
• Own the Budget
• Understand the contract and commercial impact
• Manage commercial change
• Request plant and materials
• Motivate and empower the team using available resources through training, mentoring and performance management

Who we’re looking for

• Organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and experience of working on Projects and proficient commercial/project management communications
• Experience implementing safe systems of work
• Experience managing risks and change processes through solutions‑based approach to problem solving
• Good interpersonal skills enabling development of working relationships at all levels, negotiating and influencing
• Communicate new concepts and ideas competently and with confidence
• Awareness and promotion of diversity and inclusion benefits
• Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed
• Proactively develop others, including junior team members
• Identify and drive personal development
• Proficient on O365

The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:

• Holds or is working towards a formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Holds or is working 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 vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

• 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/partner leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

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 ongoing 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.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion 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 identity 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 Disability 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 disability 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]