Senior Design Engineer - England

BALFOUR BEATTY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Design Engineer (Electrical) and contribute to impactful projects that connect communities across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to design electrical, control, and instrumentation systems, working collaboratively with clients and technical consultants. You'll mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with project specifications and regulations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment and a range of benefits, including flexible working and generous leave. If you're passionate about engineering and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave

Pension

Share plans

Qualifications

• Experience in designing LV electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory material.

Responsibilities

• Design LV electrical distribution systems and cable containment/support systems.
• Create and manage documentation including specifications, calculations, and reports.

Skills

Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

AutoCAD

3D software (Revit/Navisworks)

Communication skills

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

HV systems design

Managerial experience

Job description

About the role

Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Senior Design Engineer (Electrical) and build new futures. To create Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation designs for Devonport, this role can be based from any of our regional offices across England and Scotland.

What you'll be doing

• Design LV electrical distribution systems (HV experience desired but not essential).
• Design of cable containment/support systems.
• Be willing to undergo necessary security clearances (BPSS/SC).
• Previous experience of working in nuclear environments and associated governance.
• Create and manage documentation through direct reports, including:
• Specifications & Datasheets
• Cable Calculations & Schedules
• Reports and plans
• Drawings
• Change Request Documents
• Commissioning Reports
• Review and check manufacturer documents for compliance with project specifications.
• Provide HR & Technical Authority to Direct Reports and support technical reviews.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Client team, technical consultants, and suppliers.
• Mentor Engineers, Graduates & Trainees within your team.

Who we're looking for

• Proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Focus on collaboration and building relationships for cost-effective design solutions.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory material.
• Use of AutoCAD software suite and 3D software (Revit/Navisworks).
• Experience in design of HV systems.
• Managerial experience.

Why work for us

We deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure. Our benefits include flexible working, generous leave, pension, share plans, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining complex systems that underpin the UK’s infrastructure.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create an environment where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Armed Forces personnel and those with disabilities. For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.