About The Role
Power T&D is entering a significant phase of growth, with a strong pipeline of major projects being developed through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and pre‑construction phases. These include high‑profile schemes for SSEN Transmission, with a particular focus on substation infrastructure.
Working Model: Hybrid; combining home, office, and site‑based work depending on project needs. Flexibility: we welcome both full‑time and part‑time applications. We understand that the best people aren't always available full‑time and are happy to explore flexible working arrangements.
What you’ll be doing
* Strategic Leadership: define and communicate clear strategies and objectives for the pre‑construction team, ensuring alignment with client expectations and Balfour Beatty standards.
* Client Engagement: collaborate directly with SSEN Transmission and other stakeholders on estimating, planning, and regulatory submissions.
* Proposal Development: work hand‑in‑hand with the proposals team to develop robust submissions that support project win strategies and transition from ECI to construction award.
* Governance & Compliance: ensure seamless progression through the Gated Lifecycle governance process, with full compliance to CDM 2015 and Principal Designer duties in partnership with Design Leads.
* Design Oversight: oversee design development, manage consultant outputs, and ensure effective coordination across disciplines including HV Plant, Protection & Control, and Civils.
* Health & Safety by Design: champion early risk reduction and defect avoidance, embedding a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
* Innovation & Digital Tools: promote the use of BIM Level 2, 3D design, CGI modelling, and modern methods of delivery.
* Reporting & Forecasting: produce clear monthly reporting and contribute to resource planning and workload forecasting for feasibility and pre‑construction services.
* Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: facilitate collaboration across Power T&D, UKCS, and other business units to drive improvement and embed lessons learned.
* Team Development: mentor and develop junior team members, supporting skills growth in pre‑construction disciplines.
Who We’re Looking For
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage a broad stakeholder network and resolve technical challenges across disciplines such as HV Plant, Protection & Control, and Civils.
* Proven leadership skills able to motivate multidisciplinary teams and optimise performance in complex project environments, particularly within substation design and delivery.
* Strong technical background in infrastructure, with expertise in civil and/or electrical engineering, and familiarity with CDM 2015 Principal Designer duties.
* A collaborative and proactive mindset, with a drive for continuous improvement, innovation, and digital delivery (e.g., BIM Level 2, CGI modelling).
* Experience in complex project environments, with a passion for high‑quality delivery and early risk reduction through design.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
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. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. 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 also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Job Reference: BBUK15292
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