Project Engineer – Power T&D (Laleham 132kV Substation Extension)
At Balfour Beatty, you won’t just “work on a project”, you’ll shape a live piece of national infrastructure. This role sits at the heart of the Laleham Substation extension, an outcome that keeps power flowing for communities and businesses. You’ll join a tight‑knit delivery squad that runs on workshop‑style collaboration: we plan together, solve problems in the room, and celebrate progress as one team. Expect open whiteboards, fast feedback loops, and genuine ownership.
You’ll be backed by the scale and stability of Balfour Beatty, with access to deep technical expertise, supply‑chain partnerships, and a Zero Harm safety culture that’s industry‑leading. If you’re motivated by real‑world impact, complex engineering interfaces, and a team that has your back, this is where you’ll thrive. Because working in electricity means shaping the backbone of modern life, every solution you deliver literally keeps homes warm, hospitals running, transport moving and the entire economy powered.
You’ll help deliver the full Laleham 132kV Substation Extension, integrating new bays, upgrading LVAC systems, and supporting the long‑term expansion. You will be working within a highly complex, live HV environment that demands precision, smart planning, and strong technical coordination. Alongside the Project Manager / Project Director and project team with accountability for successful project delivery including planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out.
What you'll be doing
* End to end M&E delivery from detailed planning and temporary works through pre‑commissioning / commissioning and clean handover
* Turn design intent into a buildable safe, right‑first‑time plan: run task briefs, permits and ITPs and keep quality tight with progressing assurance
* Orchestrate interfaces with others across mechanical, electrical, P&C, civils and HV specialists: de‑risk energisation windows and co‑ordinate OEMs and subcontractors
* Drive the short‑interval schedule (lookaheads, constraints removal) and keep cost, change and risks visible and controlled
* Champion zero harm and CDM: lead with clear RAMS, permits, isolations and a “stop, think, act” mindset
* Bring people with you: brief clearly, listen actively and keep stakeholders (client and delivery partners) fully aligned
Who we're looking for
* Proven M&E delivery in substations, industrial or heavy infrastructure, comfortable with method statements, permits, ITPs, TQs, change, and site leadership.
* Confident interpreting drawings/specs and translating them into safe, sequenced work.
* Strong planner/communicator who keeps lookaheads realistic, removes blockers, and holds a calm line under time pressure.
* HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical or Electrical (or equivalent). SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS/ECS desirable; National Grid/substation experience a plus.
The following qualities/experience are desirable
* An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and experience in implementing safe systems of work.
* Experience in managing risks and change processes through a solutions‑based approach to problem solving.
* Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence.
* Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence.
* Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Awareness and promotion of the benefits of diversity and inclusion.
* Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed.
* Proactively develop others around you including junior members of the team.
* Identify and drive personal development.
* Proficient on O365.
Complementary experience
* Holds or working towards a formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience.
* Holds or desire to work towards either the APM PFQ/PMQ.
* Holds CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent.
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/partner's leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
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.
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