Senior Design Engineer - United Kingdom

BALFOUR BEATTY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Design Engineer, where your expertise will shape the future of vital infrastructure projects across the UK. In this role, you'll design innovative Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring the next generation of engineers. With a commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll work closely with manufacturers and consultants to deliver cost-effective solutions. Enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements, generous leave policies, and a range of employee benefits that recognize your contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave policies

Pension schemes

Share incentives

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in designing Electrical, Instrumentation & Control solutions.
• Ability to create and verify EC&I documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design EC&I solutions and create detailed documentation.
• Review vendor documents for compliance with project specifications.

Skills

Electrical Design

Instrumentation Design

Control Systems

Technical Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

EC&I Documentation Tools

Design Software

Job description

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark; they’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Senior Design Engineer based out of any of our regional offices and you’ll be part of our legacy.

The role purpose is to ensure that the Electrical, Instrumentation & Control design and procurement of specialist packages are created and delivered to meet project requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Design EC&I solutions in conjunction with manufacturers and consultants.
• Create and verify EC&I documentation, including specifications, schedules, reports, plans, and detailed installation drawings.
• Review and check vendor documents and information for EC&I compliance with project specifications.
• Support the Principal Engineer and contribute to design and construction reviews.
• Ensure design risks are considered and prepare design risk assessments.
• Communicate residual design risks to others.
• Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing, and delivery of technical solutions.
• Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the business stream remains at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest technologies and standards.
• Mentor and train younger engineers within the team.

Who we're looking for

• Focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams to deliver cost-effective and acceptable design solutions.
• Effective communication skills at all levels, with clear and succinct writing.
• Promotion of innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Excellent IT skills are desirable; Microsoft Office proficiency is essential. Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious and meaningful projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and communities.

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, generous leave policies, pension schemes, share incentives, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, 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 and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential for a successful workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and actively promote inclusion initiatives. We are also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and a Disability Confident Employer.