Overview
Role: Project Engineer - Substations (Power T&D)
Location: Middlesborough | Company: Balfour Beatty
Employment Type: Full-time
Join our Power T&D team at Balfour Beatty, where we're powering progress across the UK. We're looking for a talented and driven Project Engineer - Substations to support the ongoing expansion of the National Grid, contributing to a future of clean, efficient, and secure energy.
Responsibilities
* Leading the definition and implementation of engineered delivery solutions.
* Briefing project teams and managing effective execution of plans.
* Supporting project delivery across all stages: planning, construction, commissioning, and close-out.
* As a Project Engineer, contribute to the planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and final handover of projects.
* Proven experience in substation engineering within power transmission and distribution.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills to guide teams and liaise with stakeholders.
* A commitment to safety, quality, and collaborative success.
* Lead and attend project reviews / project meetings.
* Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries, etc.).
* Prepare internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders.
* Ensure reports provide relevant information for informed, cost-effective decisions in line with strategy.
* Ensure scope and package assignments support coordinated team working.
* Specify, understand, develop, and implement technical information and drawings into delivery.
* Understand and specify plant and equipment requirements.
* Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and stay 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 and 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 accepting 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 and present the Risk.
* Register and recommend/implement changes.
Qualifications and Experience
* National Grid experience desirable.
* An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and experience in projects and commercial management and communications.
* Experience in implementing safe systems of work.
* Experience in managing risks and change processes through solutions-based problem solving.
* Good interpersonal skills for developing relationships across the business and the ability to negotiate and influence.
* Ability to discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence; communicate concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* HNC in Electrical Engineering.
* AutoCAD qualification.
* Experience of working with DNOs in the EHV industry, preferably Northern Powergrid.
* Holds or working towards a formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience.
* Holds or working 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.
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family friendly policies including maternity/adoption and paternity/partners leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and 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. 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 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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