Job Description

About the role

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Project Engineer - Overhead Lines (OHL)

Location:

Ipswich

Business Unit:

Power Transmission & Distribution

Company:

Balfour Beatty

Project:

BTNO

Contract Type:

Full-time


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Shape the Future of Power with Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team is looking for an experienced and driven

Project Engineer - OHL

to join us on the high-profile

BTNO project

in Ipswich.



Working alongside the Project Manager/Project Director and wider delivery team, you will play a crucial role in the successful planning, engineering, and execution of this key infrastructure programme. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's leading power infrastructure projects.

What you'll be doing

Lead and attend project reviews / project meetings Have an awareness of the Digital Briefcase Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.) Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders Helps to ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost-
effective decisions in line with overall strategy
Helps to ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in

coordinated working
Specify, understand, develop and implement technical information and drawings

into delivery
Understanding and specify plant and equipment requirements Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in

legislation
Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and

supply chain
Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety

initiatives
Conduct and support Accident/Incident Investigations Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement

improvement solutions
Write and review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMS Identifying, raising and reporting risks and hazards Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce Understand, control and issue safety documentation Completion of audits Setting people to work Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk

Register and recommend/implement changes
Log and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of

authority Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
Log and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of

authority
Management of subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance

and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that


contractual arrangements are achieved
Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans,

and material/resources/supply chain activities are deliveFollow targets/KPI's in line with project objectives and monitor performance
Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action

on findings
Contribute towards workshops that cover the principles of continuous

improvement red to meet scheduled deadlines
Help to develop, implement and periodically update resource loaded schedules Ensure team adopt productivity and project controls techniques Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly

meeting
Ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and

customer expectations
Help to develop, implement and update resource allocation plans and raise

appropriate requests

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are desirable:


An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and

experience of working on Projects who is proficient commercial/project


management communications
Experience in implementing safe systems of work Experience in managing risks and change processes through solutions-based

approach to problem solving
Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at

all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence
Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical

stakeholders
Awareness and promotion the benefits of diversity and inclusion Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed Proactively develop others around you including junior members of the team Identify and drive personal development Proficient on O365

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


Holds or working towards a formal qualification in construction/engineering or

equivalent industry experience
Holds or desire to work towards either the APM PFQ/PMQ Holds CSCS and SMSTS 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



Job Reference: BBUK14483