Job Description

Job No. BBUK14396


Assistant Site Engineer - London
Design Engineering
London


Permanent


About the role


Join Balfour Beatty as an Assistant Site Engineer - Cabling (Power T&D)

Location: London - Wimbledon & New Cross

Business Unit: Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D)

Type: Full-time

Your Role:

As an Assistant Site Engineer - Cabling, you will play an integral part in ensuring safe, sustainable, and compliant delivery of works from concept through to completion.

At Balfour Beatty, we are proud to be at the heart of delivering sustainable, innovative and essential infrastructure. Our Power Transmission & Distribution team plays a key role in powering communities across the UK. We're looking for a dedicated and driven Assistant Site Engineer (Cabling) to support and deliver critical infrastructure work in Wimbledon and New Cross.


What you'll be doing


? Key Responsibilities:Understand the specified cabling solutions and support successful delivery through to completion. Assist in setting to work, supervising on-site activities, and ensuring technical compliance. Help ensure works are delivered safely, sustainably, and to specification. Monitor on-site operations to ensure all works meet quality, health, safety, and environmental standards. Produce accurate and timely records and documentation as required. Support and care for teams delivering works on site, encouraging a positive and safe working culture. Work closely with the Project Manager and Project Director to help ensure project delivery aligns with customer and stakeholder expectations. Contribute to identifying and implementing the most effective solutions to meet project objectives.


Who we're looking for





The following qualities/experience are essential:

Experience in implementing safe systems of work
Experience in managing risks and change processes
Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts
Proficient in commercial/project management communications
Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the

organisation

Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at

all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence

Able to undertake work in high pressure situations with a flexible attitude
A record of a solutions-based approach to problem solving
Demonstrate awareness and support of the benefits of diversity and inclusion
Communicate and check understanding of daily briefings
Raise new concepts and ideas
Develop social skills
Support diversity and inclusion
Manage own personal development


The following qualities/experience are desirable:

Experience of working on a variety of project types
Proficient on O365
Holds a current driving license


The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:

Holds or working towards a formal qualification (BSc/MSc) in

management/construction or experience equivalent

Holds CSCS and SSSTS or Equivalent

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'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