Construction Project Engineer

We’re seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our team on the Apollo Substation project near Bridgwater
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in one of our major refurbishment projects, working alongside our Project Manager, Project Director and dedicated project team to ensure safe, sustainable and successful delivery.
Support the Project Manager/Director in planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and project handover/close out.
Lead on-site teams, fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with project requirements, objectives and constraints (time, cost, quality, safety).
Monitor and report on progress, highlighting risks and proposing mitigation measures.
Attend periodic project reviews and meetings.
Maintain accurate project records (progress reports, daily diaries).
Provide data and reports to enable informed, cost-effective decisions in line with strategy.
identify and report risks and hazards.
Log and escalate risks and issues beyond delegated authority.
Manage subcontractors: monitor attendance and progress, provide instruction and support to meet contractual requirements.
Support procurement planning to ensure timely delivery of materials/resources.
Monitor and follow project targets and KPIs.
Contribute to continuous improvement workshops.
Help develop and update resource-loaded schedules.
Implement productivity and project controls techniques.
Maintain awareness of project cost, budget and commercial impact.
Escalate commercial changes and requisition plant and materials as required.
Maintain Balfour Beatty Digital Group Minimum Standards.
Use and promote digital tools appropriately and ensure team training
The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable
Experience in managing risks and change processes
Proficient in commercial/project management communications
Able to undertake work in high pressure situations with a flexible attitude
Demonstrate awareness and support of the benefits of diversity and inclusion
Holds or working towards a formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience
Holds CSCS and SSSTS or equivalent
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, 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…
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 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.