Project Engineer

1 month ago

North Berwick, East Lothian, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty Full time

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. Theyre an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise.

Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Project Engineer working on projects in North East Scotland , and you'll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.

As a Project Engineer your role will be,

To formalise and specify a delivery solution,To brief out the solution to the working party and ensures it is followed and completedIn return we offer you:

Competitive - DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Substance Allowances (Subject to T&Cs of role)

Opportunity to shape whats next in a pivotal project management role with an industry leader. What you do here as a Project Engineer will matter. Not just to the infrastructure and engineering experts you will manage or the supportive colleagues wholl value your perspective. Your work will matter to society, as you help us to shape large-scale Power engineering projects.

What you'll be doing

When it comes to developing our people, our project management team are award winning. Joining the team as a Project Engineer, you'll get to:

Secure a future in an industry thats enjoying significant investmentTake pride in adding your talents to our focus on building sustainably Power for the futureManage, monitor and motivate a multi-skilled team of engineers, subcontractors and other construction expertsTake responsibility for smaller projects or sections of larger projectsSet performance targets and carry out analysis to make sure your team are working to the highest standards of safety and qualityBe involved in the procurement of subcontractorsBenefit from our sheer scale and diversity by progressing quickly and exploring professional passions and established career pathsDevelop and deliver the engineered solution and brief to the working partySafely and sustainably deliver activity to programme, cost and qualityMonitor and record works to ensure compliance in a timely mannerSupport and develop an environment where the working party can thrive and succeedEffectively manage and care for the people delivering the workWho we're looking for

You will have the following:

Experience of supporting large infrastructure projects within our Industry.Knowledge and experience of Project Management methodology.Strong People Management Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and financial control.Excellent relationship management skills.Degree Qualified in Electrical/Engineering Discipline.Full UK Driving Licence.IdeallyExperience of supporting delivery of HV Cabling schemes up to 400kV preferableWhy work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key 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 Beattys 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 UKs 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. For more info, visit:

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:

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