About the role
Project Engineer – Power T&D (Laleham 132kV Substation Extension)
Company: Balfour Beatty
Location: Laleham Project, Ashford, TW17 0QR
Balfour Beatty is recruiting a Project Engineer to support growing demand within our Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team on the Laleham 132kV Substation Extension project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a complex infrastructure project within a live HV environment, contributing to the long‑term expansion and resilience of the electricity network.
The Role
You will support the delivery of the full Laleham 132kV Substation Extension, including:
* Integration of new HV bays
* Upgrades to LVAC systems
* Supporting long‑term substation expansion works
Working closely with the Project Manager / Project Director and wider project team, you will have accountability for successful project delivery across all stages of the project lifecycle.
What you’ll be doing
* End to end M&E delivery: from detailed planning and temporary works on, pre‑commissioning/commissioning, and clean handover.
* Turn design intent into a buildable, safe, right first‑time plan; you’ll run task briefs, permits and ITPs, and keep quality tight with progressive assurance.
* Orchestrate interfaces with others across mechanical, electrical, P&C, civils and HV specialists; derisk energisation windows and coordinate 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.
* Lead and attend project reviews / project meetings.
* Have an awareness of the Digital Briefcase.
* Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.).
* Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders.
* Help ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost‑effective decisions in line with overall strategy.
* Help ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working.
* Specify, understand, develop and implement technical information and drawings into delivery.
* Understand and specify plant and equipment requirements.
About you (skills & experience)
* 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.
Desirable qualities & experience
* An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and experience of working on Projects who is proficient commercial/project management communications.
* Experience in implementing safe systems of work.
* Experience in managing risks and change processes through 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.
Potential qualifications
* 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.
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?
* 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’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/.
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