Assistant Project Engineer (Electrical)

at  Balfour Beatty

About the role
Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Assistant Project Engineer in Devonport and you can build something to be proud of here.

Role Purpose:

• Alongside the Senior Project Engineer / Project Director and project team withaccountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery,monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out.
• Assist with preparation of documents, drawings & specifications tofacilitate the efficient running of the site construction team.
• Support the design team with the production of design deliverables/information.
• Assist with site admin tasks and issue of information to the supply chain and sub contractors

What you’ll be doing

As an Assistant Project Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities;

• Lead and attend project reviews / project meetings
• Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
• Helps to ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost-effective decisions in line with overall strategy
• Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safetyinitiatives
• Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions
• Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
• Management of subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved
• Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, and material/resources/supply chain activities are delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
• Follow targets/KPI’s in line with project objectives and monitor performance
• Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
• Ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
• Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control
• Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery

Who we’re looking for

Do you have?

• An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge andexperience of working on Projects who is proficient commercial/projectmanagement communications
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work
• Experience 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 confidence
• Proficient on O365
• Holds or working towards a formal qualification in construction/engineering orequivalent industry experience ideally suit a recently qualified Electricallybiased graduate or electrician seeking further experience.
• Holds or desire to work towards either the APM PFQ/PMQ
• Holds CSCS and ideally SMSTS or equivalent

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 Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Role Purpose:

• Alongside the Senior Project Engineer / Project Director and project team withaccountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery,monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out.
• Assist with preparation of documents, drawings & specifications tofacilitate the efficient running of the site construction team.
• Support the design team with the production of design deliverables/information.
• Assist with site admin tasks and issue of information to the supply chain and sub contractor

As an Assistant Project Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities;

• Lead and attend project reviews / project meetings
• Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
• Helps to ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost-effective decisions in line with overall strategy
• Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safetyinitiatives
• Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions
• Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
• Management of subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved
• Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, and material/resources/supply chain activities are delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
• Follow targets/KPI’s in line with project objectives and monitor performance
• Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
• Ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
• Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control
• Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project deliver

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