Engineering Manager

About the role

Balfour Beatty is currently recruiting an Engineering Manager to join the Power T&D Team.

Location:

Derby (role will require 1 week per month in Scotland).

The main function of the role is to lead and manage Project Engineering Teams in the delivery of all design and engineering works associated with the scope of a construction project. Background does not have to be within the High Voltage Power industry, as construction design management and product development experience is transferable. Our stakeholders, clients, and engineering teams respect good quality leadership and the willingness to achieve the project goals.

Engineering Managers are expected to lead positive engagement with internal and external stakeholders to manage the scope, risks and programme for the project. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, passionate individual who has an interest in engineering and project management. We are open to both full time and part time candidates (including job share) and offer a flexible working policy.

• Lead the team of engineers in the design and installation of complex critical national infrastructure.
• Work collaboratively with the engineering team to ensure that your portfolio of projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specification, meeting the highest quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with all the functions within Balfour Beatty, with an emphasis on providing the right engineering solutions from a technical and value‑engineering perspective.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing the necessary mitigations at the engineering design phase to ensure the most successful strategy.

• Degree level education in a relevant discipline.
• Experience leading engineering teams in the delivery of design and build construction or installation projects.
• Background in design, project, programme or construction management.
• Familiarity with the power industry is beneficial but not essential.

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. As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life.

• 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 including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

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.

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 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://disabil