About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer and build something to be proud of. This role can be based from a number of our regional offices across England and Scotland including Newcastle, Birmingham and Motherwell.

Due to the nature of our projects, we require individuals to hold full work rights within the UK, coupled with being eligible for SC level Security Clearance.

To create Electrical, Control and Instrumentation designs in line with client specification. To procure and manage any relevant specialist work packages required to meet project requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Design LV electrical distribution systems (HV experience desired but not
  essential).
• Design of cable containment/support systems.
• Be willing to undergo necessary security clearances (BPSS/SC).
• Previous experience of working in the nuclear environments and associated
  governance.
• Personally create and manage the creation of, through direct reports, the
  following documentation:
  - Specifications & Datasheets
  - Cable Calculations & Schedules
  - Reports and plans
  - Drawings
  - Change Request Documents
  - Commissioning Reports
• Review and check manufacturer document / information for compliance with
  project specifications.
• HR & Technical Authority to Direct Reports. Support technical reviews.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Client team, relevant technical
  consultants, and suppliers.
• Mentor Engineers, Graduates & Trainees within your team.

Who we're looking for

Essential qualities and experience:

• Must be proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and
  project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable.
• Microsoft Office experience is essential including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material

Desirable qualities and experience:

• Use of AutoCAD software suite
• Use of 3D software (Revit/Navisworks)
• Design of HV systems
• Management experience

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.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's 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 Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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: 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 .