About the Role
Balfour Beatty is looking for a talented Overhead Line (OHL) Project Engineer to join our growing Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. This role supports National Grid projects across the UK, working on critical infrastructure that powers millions.
Key Responsibilities
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
What You’ll Be Doing
Have an awareness of the Digital Briefcase
Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries, etc.)
Prepare internal and external reports and liaise with stakeholders
Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost‑effective decisions in line with overall strategy
Ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working
Specify, understand, develop and implement technical information and drawings into delivery
Understand and specify plant and equipment requirements
Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm and keep up to date with changes in legislation
Be responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours and 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 accept subcontractor RAMS
Identify, raise and report risks and hazards
Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce
Understand, control and issue safety documentation
Complete audits
Set people to work
Assist the Project Manager in leading risk/opportunity reviews and presenting the risk register and recommended changes
Help develop, implement and periodically update resource‑loaded schedules
Ensure the team adopts productivity and project controls techniques
Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly meetings
Ensure operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
Motivate and empower the team using available resources through training, mentoring and performance management
Produce plans for the team to achieve goals and aspirations
Work alongside Project Management and deputise where required
Qualities & Experience
Organised, innovative and creative with knowledge of project engineering
Proficient in commercial/project management communications
Experience implementing safe systems of work
Experience managing risks and change processes through a solutions‑based approach to problem solving
Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships at all levels across the business, and ability to negotiate and influence
Confidence in discussing ideas and plans competently
Strong communication of new concepts and ideas to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Awareness and promotion of the benefits of diversity and inclusion
Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed
Proactive development of others around you, including junior members of the team
Proficient on O365
Qualifications
Formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience
Working towards or holding the APM PFQ/PMQ
Holder of CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent
Benefits
Smart working, including staggered start and finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay paternity/partner leave
Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and 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 ongoing maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in developing some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity & 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 an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of identity or background. For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and 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, and we offer interview opportunities to disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
We are continually improving our resourcing process to be fair and inclusive for all. If you have feedback on the process, please share it with candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
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