Senior E&I Construction Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension & share incentive

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in Redcar and Cleveland is recruiting a Senior E&I Construction Manager to lead electrical and instrumentation aspects of the Net Zero Teesside project.

You will oversee engineering deliverables, manage a team of Construction Managers, ensure safety, plan installation sequences, and coordinate interfaces across process licensors, civil/structural, and BBK MEP scope. The role requires experience on large-scale energy or industrial projects and knowledge of UK standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record on large-scale energy, industrial, or process plant projects.
• Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary plant integration (piping, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical).
• Experience managing complex engineering packages from design through construction.
• Working knowledge of UK standards and regulations (health & safety, COMAH, ATEX/DSEAR).

Responsibilities

• Review and approve electrical/instrumentation deliverables for CCUS systems.
• Lead a team of Construction Managers.
• Demonstrate safety leadership to uphold a zero-harm culture.
• Lead by example with a 100% safety focus across the project.
• Manage design interfaces between process licensors, civil/structural teams, and BBK’s MEP scope.
• Provide constructability reviews and value engineering input during design development.
• Lead planning and sequencing of installation works for carbon capture equipment.
• Ensure integration of mechanical and electrical systems into plant modules or site-built systems.
• Support commissioning planning and interface with commissioning engineers.
• Review supplier submissions and align with project requirements.
• Manage variations and change control for carbon capture scope.
• Review risk assessments and method statements for carbon capture works.
• Provide progress reports, forecasts, and risk updates to leadership.
• Represent BBK in technical meetings and CCUS industry forums.

Skills

Large-scale energy projects

Multi-disciplinary plant integration

Engineering package management

UK standards & regulations (H&S, COMAH

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Senior E&I Construction Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role Purpose

As Senior E&I Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the electrical aspects of the project including engineering, design, procurement, construction and commissioning and completion/handover.

What you’ll be doing

• Review and approve engineering deliverables related to electrical and instrumentation for carbon capture systems.
• Lead a team of Construction Managers
• Demonstrate appropriate Health and Safety leadership to ensure that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities relating to the project.
• To lead by example and ensure 100% focus on safety across the project
• Manage design interfaces between process licensors, civil/structural teams, and BBK’s MEP scope.
• Provide constructability reviews and value engineering input during design development.
• Lead the planning and sequencing of installation works for carbon capture equipment.
• Ensure integration of mechanical and electrical systems into plant modules or site-built systems.
• Support commissioning planning and interface with commissioning engineers.
• Review supplier technical submissions and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Manage variations and change control for carbon capture scope.
• Ensure safe design and installation methods are adopted, in line with BBK’s zero-harm culture.
• Review risk assessments and method statements for carbon capture works.
• Provide regular progress reports, forecasts, and risk updates to project leadership.
• Represent BBK in technical meetings and industry forums related to CCUS.
• Adopt and proactively demonstrate a “Right First Time” ethos

Who we’re looking for

• Proven track record on large-scale energy, industrial, or process plant projects (e.g. power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, or heavy MEP).
• Maintaining positive relationships with the client through efficient delivery of project requirements with a view to optimising future opportunities and profitability
• Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary plant integration (piping, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical equipment).
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex engineering packages from design through construction.
• Working knowledge of UK standards and regulations (health & safety, pressure systems, COMAH, ATEX/DSEAR)

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 national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

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 Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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/