Electrical Project Engineer
Role Overview
Balfour Beatty is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support temporary site services at Old Oak Common Station in London as part of the HS2 programme.
The role delivers and maintains temporary electrical infrastructure for a major construction site.
The engineer works with the Project Manager to coordinate installations, manage subcontractors, monitor performance, and support safe delivery.
Key Skills for This Role
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About the Role
Balfour Beatty is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support temporary site services at Old Oak Common Station in London as part of the HS2 programme.
The role delivers and maintains temporary electrical infrastructure for a major construction site.
The engineer works with the Project Manager to coordinate installations, manage subcontractors, monitor performance, and support safe delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Support delivery of temporary site electrical services across the infrastructure project.
- Coordinate electrical installation, maintenance, and testing activities.
- Manage subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials.
- Oversee temporary power distribution systems, site lighting, generators, and related infrastructure.
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and installation methodologies.
- Monitor progress, maintain project records, and produce reports.
- Develop and review short-term programmes and work schedules.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Support inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
- Work with commercial, operational, and design teams to identify risks and opportunities.
Essential Requirements
- Experience in an Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Site Engineer, Package Engineer, or similar role.
- Experience delivering electrical works in construction, infrastructure, utilities, rail, or major projects.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems installation and project delivery.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
- Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project reporting systems.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working on large infrastructure or rail projects.
- Knowledge of temporary site services, temporary power, site compounds, or construction utilities.
- Understanding of commissioning, testing, and energisation processes.
- Knowledge of project planning, risk management, and commercial controls.
- HNC, HND, or degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- City and Guilds 18th Edition qualification or similar electrical accreditation.
Benefits and Flexible Working
- The employer offers benefits including annual leave, family-friendly policies, pension, share incentives, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.
- Smart working may provide staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
About the Employer
Asset and Technology Solutions provides equipment and services to Balfour Beatty projects across the UK, including cranes, piling equipment, CCTV, security, survey services, drones, and site facilities.
About Balfour Beatty
International infrastructure group providing construction and engineering services.
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