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Job Description About the role
We are looking for a Project Engineer - Overhead Lines (OHL) to join our Power T&D team in Ipswich, supporting the delivery of the BTNO project . Working alongside the Project Manager, Project Director, and the wider project team, you will be accountable for ensuring successful delivery from design through to handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project activities across planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and close-out phases.
- Develop and formalise the engineered delivery solution , briefing it clearly to the working party.
- Manage and support site teams , promoting a safe, compliant, and high-performing work culture.
- Ensure full alignment with project and customer requirements , maintaining control over time, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
- Proactively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence
What you'll be doing
Lead and attend project reviews / project meetingsHave an awareness of the Digital BriefcaseMaintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)Prepare both internal / external reports and liaise with stakeholdersHelps to ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost- effective decisions in line with overall strategyHelps to ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated workingSpecify, understand, develop and implement technical information and drawings into deliveryUnderstanding and specify plant and equipment requirementsEnsure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislationResponsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chainCarry out Safety & Environmental Tours / promote observation and safety initiativesConduct and support Accident / Incident InvestigationsMonitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutionsWrite and review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMSIdentifying, raising and reporting risks and hazardsEnsure sufficiency and competency of workforceUnderstand, control and issue safety documentationCompletion of auditsSetting people to workAssist the Project Manager to lead risk / opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend / implement changesLog and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authorityFollow targets / KPI's in line with project objectives and monitor performanceEnsure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findingsContribute towards workshops that cover the principles of continuous improvementEnsure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost controlAble to identify elements for cost recovery from othersincorporate and balance both operational and commercial constraints into decision makingAnalyse, appraise and implement CEsOwnership of BudgetUnderstanding of the contract and knowledge of commercial impactManage commercial changeRequestion of plant and materialsMotivate and empower the team using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management. Produce plans for the team to achieve goals / aspirationsWork alongside Project Management and deputise where requiredWho we're looking for
The following qualities / experience are desirable
An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge andexperience of working on Projects who is proficient commercial / project
management communications
Experience in implementing safe systems of workExperience in managing risks and change processes through solutions-basedapproach to problem solving
Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed atall levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence
Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidenceCommunicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technicalstakeholders
Awareness and promotion the benefits of andDemonstration of resilience and determination to succeedProactively develop others around you including junior members of the teamIdentify and drive personal developmentProficient on O365The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following :
Holds or working towards a formal qualification in construction / engineering orequivalent industry experience
Holds or desire to work towards either the APM PFQ / PMQHolds CSCS and SMSTS or equivalentWhy 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 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 leavePension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...About us
Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, 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 on-going 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.
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At Balfour Beatty we believe that and are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone and 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 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 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 an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit :
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 : candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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