Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
03 Oct, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
04 Jul, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Personal Development, Interpersonal Skills, Demonstration, New Concepts
Industry
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Job No. BBUK13406
Project Engineer - Bristol
Power T&D
Design Engineering
Bristol
Permanent
About the role
Location: Apollo Project Site (near Bristol) + National Grid Sites UK-Wide
Company: Balfour Beatty
Contract Type: Full-Time
Join Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution Team
We’re hiring a Project Engineer – Substations to play a critical role in delivering the Apollo project near Bristol, while also supporting strategic National Grid developments across the UK.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to ensure successful end-to-end execution of substation projects — from planning and design through to delivery, commissioning, and close-out.
our Responsibilities:
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Lead the engineering delivery of substation projects.
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Translate complex requirements into clear delivery plans and brief working teams effectively.
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Ensure high standards of project execution, including time, cost, quality, and safety compliance.
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Manage and support project teams, driving productivity, collaboration, and a safety-first culture.
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Monitor and report progress against customer and internal objectives.
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Champion best practices in engineering, quality control, and leadership across all project phases.
Requirements:
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Proven experience in substation engineering and delivery within power transmission and distribution.
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Strong leadership and communication skills with a solutions-focused mindset.
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Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex technical scopes.
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Willingness to travel or work across multiple UK locations as needed
What you’ll be doing
Who we’re looking for
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
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:
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national 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.
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
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 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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
What you’ll be doing
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
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:
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