Project Engineer - Oxford
64 Days Old
About the role
Join Balfour Beatty as an OHL Project Engineer – Power T&D (UK-Wide)
Balfour Beatty is on the lookout for a talented Overhead Line (OHL) Project Engineer to join our growing Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting National Grid projects across the UK, working on critical infrastructure that powers millions.
What you'll be doing
Developing and formalising engineered delivery solutions
Briefing and leading working parties to execute these solutions safely and effectively
Monitoring project compliance against time, cost, quality, and safety requirements
Providing leadership and care to your teams on site, ensuring a strong culture of safety and excellence
Managing stakeholder expectations and project objectives to deliver outstanding results
Have an awareness of the Digital Briefcase
Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
Helps to ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost-effective decisions in line with overall strategy
Helps to ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working
Specify, understand, develop and implement technical information and drawings into delivery
Understanding and specify plant and equipment requirements
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives
Conduct and support Accident/Incident Investigations
Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions
Write and review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMS
Identifying, raising and reporting risks and hazards
Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce
Understand, control and issue safety documentation
Completion of audits
Setting people to work
Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk
Register and recommend/implement changes
Help to develop, implement and periodically update resource loaded schedules
Ensure team adopt productivity and project controls techniques
Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly meeting
Ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
Motivate and empower the team using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management
Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations
Work alongside Project Management and deputise where required
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and experience of working on Projects who is proficient commercial/project management communications
Experience in implementing safe systems of work
Experience in managing risks and change processes through solutions-based approach to problem solving
Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence
Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Awareness and promotion the benefits of diversity and inclusion
Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed
Proactively develop others around you including junior members of the team
Identify and drive personal development
Proficient on O365
Holds or working towards a formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience
Holds or desire to work towards either the APM PFQ/PMQ
Holds CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent
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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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- Location:
- Oxford
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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