About the role
Assington (Suffolk) – BTNO Project | Site-based
Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Cabling to join our Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, supporting delivery on the BTNO project in Assington.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-profile infrastructure project, playing a key role in delivering critical power assets across the UK.
As Project Engineer, you will work alongside the Project Manager / Project Director and wider project team, taking accountability for successful delivery across planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and handover.
You will define and formalise engineered solutions, communicate these clearly to site teams, and ensure works are delivered through effective leadership and coordination.
You will also manage and support the workforce while ensuring compliance with project requirements across time, cost, quality, and safety.
What you'll be doing
- Translate design information into safe, efficient delivery on site
- Support planning, scheduling, and coordination of cabling works
- Ensure outputs meet programme, quality, and client specifications
- Drive a strong Zero Harm culture across site activities
- Prepare and review RAMS and ensure safe systems of work
- Monitor workforce competency and site compliance
- Support audits, inspections, and incident investigations
- Support development and management of project programmes
- Monitor progress and drive productivity on-site
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and project documentation
- Assist in managing costs and delivering within budget
- Support change management and commercial performance
- Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies across the project
- Manage subcontractors and ensure alignment to programme
- Liaise with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
- Support procurement and resource planning activities
- Support and develop Site Engineers and junior team members
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment
- Provide coaching and support to drive team performance
Who we're looking for
- Experience delivering cabling projects within Power T&D
- Strong understanding of construction and engineering principles
- Experience implementing safe systems of work
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage priorities and solve problems effectively
Desirable:
- Degree (or equivalent) in engineering/construction
- CSCS and SMSTS (or equivalent)
- Working towards APM qualification
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’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/
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: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK19602
