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 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 infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

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At Balfour Beatty we believe that and are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone and 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 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 Forum and the Association for Black and Minority 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 . 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 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 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