Electrical Construction Engineer

About the Role

At Balfour Beatty
, we’re building a sustainable future. The Net Zero Teesside Project is a ground‑breaking initiative combining a gas‑fired power station with advanced carbon capture technology – a vital part of the East Coast Cluster. We’re seeking a Electrical Construction Engineer to lead the delivery of our Temporary Site Services electrical system and support the Project Manager in driving this flagship infrastructure project forward.

• Oversee all phases of Temporary Site Services works, including enabling works.
• Manage site logistics and coordinate labour, plant, and materials.
• Champion sustainable practices, including zero‑emission plant and digital power systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to hit critical milestones.
• Lead and motivate the team, ensuring accurate site records and inductions.
• Monitor short‑term programmes and maintain progress records.
• Deliver Toolbox Talks and drive Zero Harm culture.
• Manage budgets, cost control, and resource efficiency.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and project programme delivery.
• Maintain quality standards, conduct audits, and implement improvements.

• NVQ Level 3 – Electrotechnical (Installation or Maintenance) or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage complex logistics and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Commitment to sustainability and safety excellence.

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…

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

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

We are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long‑term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourages 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://disabil

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