About The Role
Project Engineer (Cabling)
Power Transmission & Distribution – BTNO Project
Location: BTNO Project Office, A134 Colchester Road, Assington, Suffolk, CO10 5LX
Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Engineer (Cabling) to join our Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, working on the BTNO Project. This is a key delivery role supporting the Project Manager / Project Director and wider project team, with accountability for the successful planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and close-out of cabling works.
You will play a central role in developing engineered delivery solutions and leading site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
What you'll be doing
* 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
* Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
* Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
* Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives
* Conduct and support Accident/Incident Investigations
* Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions
* Write and review RAMS and accept subcontractor RAMS
* Identify, raise and report risks and hazards
* Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce
* Understand, control and issue safety documentation
* Completion of audits
* Setting people to work
* Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
* Log and Escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority
* Management of subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved
* Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, and material/resources/supply chain activities are delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
* Follow targets/KPI’s in line with project objectives and monitor performance
* Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
* Contribute towards workshops that cover the principles of continuous improvement
* Help to develop, implement and periodically update resource loaded schedules
* Ensure team adopt productivity and project controls techniques
* Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly meeting
* Ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
* Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control
* Able to identify elements for cost recovery from others
* Incorporate and balance both operational and commercial constraints into decision making
* Analyse, appraise and implement CEs
* Ownership of Budget
* Understanding of the contract and knowledge of commercial impact
* Manage commercial change
* Requestion of plant and materials
* Motivate and empower the team using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
* 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 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
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
* 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.
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’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 ongoing 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 https://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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