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Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty
Ipswich, GBR
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
HV cablingPower transmission and distributionCabling, civils, or electrical infrastructure projectsSite-based project deliverySafe systems of workTechnical drawings and engineering documentation

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About the role

Project Engineer (Cabling) supporting Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution team.

The role supports delivery of the BTNO Project in Assington, Suffolk, with a focus on cabling and power infrastructure.

Works alongside the Project Manager and wider team on planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and handover.

Workplace and flexibility

  • The work includes coordinating site activities and site-based project delivery.
  • The employer describes smart working with up to 40% remote working where roles allow; this role's specific remote allowance is not stated.

Key responsibilities

  • Support delivery of HV cabling works across the BTNO project and coordinate site activities with subcontractors.
  • Review technical drawings and engineering documentation; produce and review RAMS and safety documentation.
  • Monitor project progress, quality, programme performance, and risks; identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Assist with procurement of plant, materials, and subcontract services.
  • Maintain project records and report progress to stakeholders.
  • Promote Zero Harm and comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Support commissioning, handover, and project close-out activities.

Candidate requirements

  • Experience as a Project Engineer in power, utilities, construction, or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience delivering cabling, civils, or electrical infrastructure projects.
  • Strong understanding of safe systems of work and site-based project delivery.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to coordinate resources and multiple workstreams.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
  • Formal engineering or construction qualification, or equivalent industry experience.

Preferred qualifications

  • CSCS and SMSTS, or equivalent, are preferred.
  • APM qualifications or a willingness to work towards them would be advantageous.

Benefits and employer information

  • Benefits listed include 25 days of paid annual leave pro rata, family-friendly policies, pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.
  • The employer's Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide engineering solutions across electricity grids, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.

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