Tunnel Electrical Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Annual leave

Pension & incentive plan

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a skilled TBM engineer to contribute to Sizewell C’s TBM works, delivering safe, efficient tunnel construction and plant integration. You will shape technical solutions for temporary tunnel services, power distribution, ventilation, water management and dewatering across complex civil works.

Essential experience includes TBM work and plant/equipment definition for major tunnelling projects, plus a solid grasp of electrical and mechanical systems for tunnel

Qualifications

• TBM work experience and familiarity with plant/equipment for TBM projects.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems for tunnel projects.
• Ability to participate in specification development and cost planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for TBM works, including plant and equipment specifications.
• Prepare production cycles and size plant/equipment for required output.
• Assist procurement in contracting with subcontractors and suppliers and assess offers.
• Provide input to planning and cost estimating.
• Coordinate with surface infrastructure providers and ensure integration of plant.

Skills

TBM experience

Plant & equipment knowledge

Electrical & mechanical systems

Job description

About the role

The purpose of the role is to participate to all technical and engineering topics related to the TBM works.

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.

The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.

We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for developing the technical solutions for:
• Temporary tunnel services strategy (pipes, duct, cables, brackets, pedestrian access, conveyor, survey, communication, traffic)
• Power distribution in surface, shafts and tunnels
• Tunnel ventilation
• Water management (supply and recycling)
• Dewatering
• Water treatment
• Compressed air
• Slurry/foam systems
• TBM grout production and testing
• Utility consumption / load assessments
• Coordination with surface infrastructure providers
• Plant integration (gantry cranes, service vehicles, grout plant, conveyors...)
• Preparation of plant and equipment specification
• Prepare production cycles and size the plant and equipment for the required production output
• Preparation of TBM works method statement
• Provides input and supports the procurement team to get into contract with the relevant subcontractors and suppliers
• Participate in the assessment of subcontractors and suppliers offers
• Provides input to the planning team
• Provides input to the cost estimating team

Who we're looking for

Essential

• TBM work experience minimum 5 years
• Should have participated in definition of plant and equipment for a TBM project
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems for a tunnel project

Desirable

• Knowledge of calculations for sizing metal and concrete structures
• Possess knowledge of lifting and handling operations

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?

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 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/

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]