Project Engineer - Bristol
Balfour Beatty
About the role
Shape the future of energy infrastructure with Balfour Beatty.
We're looking for a driven and experienced Project Engineer - Substations to join our Power T&D team, working on our flagship Apollo Project. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering vital infrastructure that powers communities and supports the UK's energy transition
As a Project Engineer, you will work alongside the Project Manager / Project Director and the wider project team to ensure the successful delivery of the Apollo Project. You'll be accountable for planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out of substation works.
Your role will be key in formalising and specifying engineered delivery solutions, briefing out those solutions to the delivery teams, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality.
What you'll be doing
Governance & Reporting
The following qualities/experience are essential:
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'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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
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: 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
Shape the future of energy infrastructure with Balfour Beatty.
We're looking for a driven and experienced Project Engineer - Substations to join our Power T&D team, working on our flagship Apollo Project. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering vital infrastructure that powers communities and supports the UK's energy transition
As a Project Engineer, you will work alongside the Project Manager / Project Director and the wider project team to ensure the successful delivery of the Apollo Project. You'll be accountable for planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out of substation works.
Your role will be key in formalising and specifying engineered delivery solutions, briefing out those solutions to the delivery teams, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality.
What you'll be doing
Governance & Reporting
- Conduct regular project reviews and maintain the Digital Briefcase.
- Ensure accurate project documentation (progress, diaries, etc.).
- Prepare and present reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Interpret and challenge technical inputs and designs.
- Guide teams to deliver feasible and effective solutions.
- Ensure reporting supports informed, cost-effective decisions.
- Champion Zero Harm and stay current with legislation.
- Lead safety tours, incident investigations, and RAMS reviews.
- Maintain a live H&S plan and ensure workforce competency.
- Empower teams to manage work safely and effectively.
- Mentor and upskill team members.
- Manage resource plans and coordinate internal functions.
- Set team goals and development plans.
- Build high-performing teams through training and motivation.
- Own the Risk Register and lead reviews.
- Escalate unresolved issues appropriately.
- Manage subcontractors and ensure timely resource delivery.
- Align procurement plans with project schedules.
- Drive certification readiness and KPI achievement.
- Lead audits and improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules.
- Implement productivity controls and milestone tracking.
- Control budget and resource efficiency.
- Manage commercial changes and reporting routines.
- Understand and deliver contractual obligations.
- Promote consistent digital data use and standards.
- Ensure team training and adoption of digital tools
The following qualities/experience are essential:
- Experience of working on a variety of project types
- A ble to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
- In depth understanding and practical experience of standard forms of contracts
- Proficient in commercial/project management communications
- Experience in implementing safe systems of work
- Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the
organisation - Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical
stakeholders - Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others
to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the
team where required - Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
- Record of a solution-based approach to problem solving
- Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team
- Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
- Sponsor and promote project diversity and inclusion
- Recognise and drive personal development with a learning mindset
- Member of a professional management body i.e. APM
- Proficient on O365
- Holds a current driving licence
- Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience
- CSCS and SMSTS 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.
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'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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
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: 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
JOB SUMMARY
Project Engineer - Bristol
Balfour Beatty
Bristol
a day ago
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Full-time
Project Engineer - Bristol