About the role
Balfour Beatty Power T&D are looking for an Engineering Manager to join the team in Aberdeen Scotland.
Role Purpose
Engineering Managers are expected to work closely with the Project Manager and lead positive engagement with internal and external stakeholders to manage the scope, risks and programme of the project.
This is expected to include coordinating with all the functions within Balfour Beatty, with an emphasis on providing the right engineering solutions both from a technical and value engineering perspective. Working with the technical team to ensure resource capability and availability for their project following successful handover and throughout the Project Delivery, including the management of change and optioneering necessary for construction projects.
What you'll be doing
- Manage delivery of the Design & Engineering project scope of works.
- Deliver the D&E scope of works to programme, budget, quality and safety.
- Identify and manage D&E project risks, implementing the necessary mitigations.
- Lead the Design Engineers and interfaces with other parties, through effective communication.
- Ensure adherence to Governance processes, the Gated Lifecycle and Right First Time.
Who we're looking for
- Degree level education or the equivalent with formal training in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Working towards Incorporated membership of ICE, IMechE or IET
- Experience Leading Engineering teams, in the delivery of design and build construction or installation projects
- Familiarity with the Power Industry is beneficial
Why work for 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/
Job Reference: BBUK20234
