Project Engineer
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Overview
Project Engineer – Overhead Lines (OHL), Ipswich. Part of Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team on the BTNO project. Contract type: Full-time. Location: Ipswich. This role works with the Project Manager/Project Director and wider delivery team to support planning, engineering, and execution of this infrastructure programme.
Join a leading UK power infrastructure project and contribute to the successful delivery of critical electrical networks.
What you'll be doing
- Lead and attend project reviews / project meetings
- Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries, etc.)
- Prepare internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
- Provide information to enable informed, cost-effective decisions in line with the overall strategy
- Support scope and package assignment for coordinated delivery
- Specify, understand, develop and implement technical information and drawings into delivery
- Understand and specify plant and equipment requirements
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and stay up to date with changes in legislation
- Be responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
- Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours and promote safety initiatives
- Conduct and support Accident/Incident Investigations
- Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvements
- Write and review RAMS and approve subcontractor RAMS
- Identify, raise and report risks and hazards
- Ensure sufficiency and competency of the workforce
- Understand, control and issue safety documentation
- Complete audits
- Set people to work
- Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
- Log and escalate issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority
- Manage subcontractors, including monitoring attendance and progress, providing instruction and support as necessary to meet contractual arrangements
- Ensure procurement plans align with the overall project plans, and that materials/resources/supply chain activities are delivered
- Follow targets/KPIs in line with project objectives and monitor performance
- Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take action on findings
- Contribute to workshops on continuous improvement to meet deadlines
- Develop, implement and periodically update resource-loaded schedules
- Encourage adoption of productivity and project controls techniques
- Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes
- Ensure operational milestones reflect the master schedule and customer expectations
- Develop and update resource allocation plans and raise appropriate requests
What we're looking for
The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable
- An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and experience in a relevant field
- Experience on projects and proficiency in commercial/project management communications
- Experience in implementing safe systems of work
- Experience in managing risks and change processes through solutions-based problem solving
- Good interpersonal skills to develop relationships at all levels and the ability to negotiate and influence
- Ability to discuss ideas with confidence and communicate concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Awareness and promotion of diversity and inclusion
- Resilience and determination to succeed
- Proactively develop others, including junior team members
- Identify and drive personal development
- Proficient on O365
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
- Formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience
- Hold or aim to obtain APM PFQ/PMQ
- CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent
Why join us / Benefits
- Smart working with flexible start/end times and up to 40% remote working where role allows
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family-friendly policies including maternity/adoption and paternity/partner leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and 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 ongoing maintenance, our in-house experts support customers on the UK's power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful workplace. 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. We are a Disability Confident Employer committed to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions, including offering an interview to applicants who meet the minimum requirements. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
For feedback on our resourcing process, please contact candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
- Location:
- Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology
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