About the role
Project Engineer – Cabling (Power T&D)
Location: Assington – BTNO Project (Site-based)
Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Cabling to join our Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, supporting delivery on the BTNO project in Assington. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high‑profile infrastructure project, playing a key role in delivering critical power assets across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate design information into safe, efficient delivery on site.
- Support planning, scheduling, and coordination of cabling works.
- Ensure outputs meet programme, quality, and client specifications.
- Drive a strong Zero Harm culture across site activities.
- Prepare and review RAMS and ensure safe systems of work.
- Monitor workforce competency and site compliance.
- Support audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Support development and management of project programmes.
- Monitor progress and drive productivity on‑site.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and project documentation.
- Assist in managing costs and delivering within budget.
- Support change management and commercial performance.
- Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies across the project.
- Manage subcontractors and ensure alignment to programme.
- Liaise with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
- Support procurement and resource planning activities.
- Support and develop Site Engineers and junior team members.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
- Provide coaching and support to drive team performance.
Qualifications
- Experience delivering cabling projects within Power T&D.
- Strong understanding of construction and engineering principles.
- Experience implementing safe systems of work.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and solve problems effectively.
Desirable Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in engineering/construction.
- CSCS and SMSTS (or equivalent).
- Working towards APM qualification.
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.
