Project Engineer

at  Balfour Beatty

OWN YOUR CAREER AND BUILD SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF AT BALFOUR BEATTY. BY JOINING OUR POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION TEAM AS A SUBSTATION PROJECT ENGINEER, YOU’LL WORK ALONGSIDE TRUE EXPERTS IN THE FIELD WHO WILL SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND PROVIDE INVALUABLE SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND FEEDBACK. WITH US, LEARNING NEVER STOPS.

As a Substation Project Engineer within our Operations Team, you’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of high-quality, sustainable projects, ensuring compliance and safety across all operations. This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact in the power industry, working on a project located in Peterhead.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and deliver engineered solutions, effectively briefing working parties.
• Ensure activities are delivered to program, cost, and quality standards in a safe and sustainable way.
• Accurately monitor and record project progress, maintaining comprehensive records and daily diaries.
• Lead and develop a thriving project environment, promoting safety and collaboration within the team.
• Prepare and review RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements) for both in-house and subcontractor activities.
• Manage health and safety protocols, providing improvement solutions where needed.
• Work with Project Management to conduct risk/opportunity reviews, manage the Risk Register, and implement necessary changes.
• Drive continuous improvement through workshops and development of operational milestones.
• Plan resource allocation, requisition materials and equipment, and ensure compliance with project objectives and KPIs.
• Support Project Management and step in as a deputy when required.

AT BALFOUR BEATTY, YOU’LL NOT ONLY DEVELOP TECHNICAL SKILLS BUT ALSO PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL TAKE YOU FURTHER IN A CAREER YOU CAN BE PROUD OF.

About us

• 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 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

Job Reference: BBUK1137

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and deliver engineered solutions, effectively briefing working parties.
• Ensure activities are delivered to program, cost, and quality standards in a safe and sustainable way.
• Accurately monitor and record project progress, maintaining comprehensive records and daily diaries.
• Lead and develop a thriving project environment, promoting safety and collaboration within the team.
• Prepare and review RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements) for both in-house and subcontractor activities.
• Manage health and safety protocols, providing improvement solutions where needed.
• Work with Project Management to conduct risk/opportunity reviews, manage the Risk Register, and implement necessary changes.
• Drive continuous improvement through workshops and development of operational milestones.
• Plan resource allocation, requisition materials and equipment, and ensure compliance with project objectives and KPIs.
• Support Project Management and step in as a deputy when required