Project Engineer, Operations Manager

Project Engineer (Cabling)

Balfour Beatty plc

We are seeking a Project Engineer (Cabling) to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team, working on the BTNO Project. This key delivery role supports the Project Manager/Director and wider project team with accountability for the successful planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and close‑out of cabling works. You will play a central role in developing engineered delivery solutions and leading site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

• Lead and attend project reviews and meetings
• Maintain awareness of the Digital Briefcase
• Keep accurate project records (progress, daily diaries, etc.)
• Prepare internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and keep up to date with changes in legislation
• Responsible for 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 accept subcontractor RAMS
• Identify, raise and report risks and hazards
• Ensure workforce sufficiency and competency
• Understand, control and issue safety documentation
• Complete audits
• Set site staffing and assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
• Log and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated authority level
• Manage subcontractors, monitor contractor attendance and progress, provide instruction and support as necessary to achieve contractual arrangements
• Ensure procurement plans align with overall project plans, delivering materials/resources/supply chain on schedule
• Follow targets/KPI’s in line with project objectives and monitor performance
• Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and appropriate actions taken on findings
• Contribute to workshops covering the principles of continuous improvement
• 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
• Control expenditure to stay within budget and utilise resources efficiently for cost control
• Identify elements for cost recovery from others
• Balance operational and commercial constraints in decision making
• Analyse, appraise and implement CEs
• Own Budget management
• Understand contract and commercial impact
• Manage commercial change
• Request plant and materials
• Motivate and empower the team using training, mentoring and performance management

• Formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Desired: APM PFQ/PMQ or equivalent
• CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent
• Proficient in O365

• Organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and experience of commercial/project communication
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work
• Experience in managing risks and change processes through a solutions‑based approach to problem solving
• Good interpersonal skills enabling the development of working relationships at all levels across the business and the ability to negotiate and influence
• Competent and confident communicator of new concepts and ideas to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Awareness and promotion of diversity and inclusion benefits
• Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed
• Proactively develop others, including junior team members
• Identify and drive personal development

• Smart working with flexible hours and up to 40% remote working where roles allow
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata)
• Family‑friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay paternity/partner’s leave
• Competitive pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes

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