About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to join a major infrastructure project at Sellafield.
This is a key delivery role supporting the Project Manager in the safe and successful delivery of complex electrical packages — from scope definition through to construction, installation and commissioning.
You’ll take ownership of technical delivery, coordinating subcontractors, managing programme requirements and ensuring all works are delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.
What you'll be doing
- Support the Project Manager in planning, execution and delivery of electrical works
- Manage technical aspects including design reviews, technical queries and installation assurance
- Coordinate subcontractors and supply chain to ensure programme and quality targets are met
- Oversee procurement, material delivery and package management
- Review and produce key documentation (WPPs, ITPs, RFIs, drawings, etc.)
- Monitor progress, identify risks and support cost and programme control
- Lead supplier engagement including technical evaluation and FATs where required
- Provide technical support to internal teams and client stakeholders
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
Who we're looking for
- Proven experience in a construction or project engineering role (electrical)
- Strong knowledge of LV & MV power distribution systems
- Experience working with subcontractors and managing technical packages
- Ability to manage programme, cost and technical risk
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Knowledge of UK/European standards and regulations (e.g. ATEX/DSEAR desirable)
- CSCS card (essential)
- Ability to gain a security clearance
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Professional membership (e.g. IET)
- Experience in regulated environments (nuclear, energy, infrastructure)
- SMSTS or equivalent safety qualification
- Experience with Lean Construction principles
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 (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise.
We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.
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Job Reference: BBUK19235
