Job Description

Job No. BBUK14572


Senior Design Engineer - Motherwell
Kilpatrick
Design Engineering
Motherwell


Permanent


About the role


Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark; they're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Senior Design Engineer based out of any of our regional offices and you'll be part of our legacy.

The role purpose is to ensure that the Electrical, Instrumentation & Control design and procurement of specialist packages, are created and delivered to meet project requirements.
What you'll be doing




Design EC&I solutions in conjunction with manufacturers and consultants.
Create and verify EC&I documentation
o Specifications/Schedules

o Reports and Plans

o Detailed installation drawings

Review and check vendor document / information for EC&I compliance with
project specifications

Support the Principal Engineer and contribute to design / construction reviews
Ensure design risks are considered and prepare design risk assessments
Communicate residual design risks to others
Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions.
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and
suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing and delivery

of technical solutions

Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the business stream is
at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest

technologies and standards

Mentoring and training younger engineers within the team


Who we're looking for




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 and write clearly and succinctly.
Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
Excellent IT Skills are desirable and Microsoft Office is essential. Detailed
knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.



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.

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

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