About The Role
Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a EC&I Engineer within the Sellafield project teams. Based out of the Westlakes office in Cumbria, you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.
Supporting the Engineering Manager and Design Leads in the execution of Design and Engineering scope. Review subcontractor documentation relative to various EC&I building services designs such as fire detection, radiological surveillance systems, CCTV, as well as HVAC control panel schemes and their operating philosophy. Interpret multi‑system interfaces and provide an overall control philosophy/networking report. Utilise BIM/Navisworks to aid reviews and problem solving. Production of cable calculations using Trimble (and manual calcs where required). Production of various EC&I drawings using AutoCAD.
What you’ll be doing
* Aid the Engineering Manager and Design Leads (Senior Engineers and Engineers)
* Reporting on specific design projects to Design and Engineering Leads (Senior Engineers and Engineers)
* Design LV electrical distribution systems
* Design of control systems, SCADA, and communication networks
* Create the following documentation:
o Specifications & Datasheets
o Cable Calculations & Schedules
o Drawings
* Review and check manufacturer documents / information for compliance with project specifications
* Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers
Who we’re looking for
* Proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign
* Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers, engineers and project teams to deliver cost‑effective and acceptable design solutions
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly
* Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design
* Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
* Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material
* Experience working within heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables and Nuclear and defence
* Sellafield experience and good understanding of the Engineering Standards/Guides and the design process
* Good problem‑solving skills and ability to present and work through issues collaboratively with various stakeholders both internal and external
* Use of AutoCAD software
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.
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.
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. We are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long‑term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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 information, 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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