Lead Electrical Engineer

About The Role

At Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick, we are part of the MEH Alliance and are delivering mechanical, electrical and HVAC works at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to support the successful delivery of construction activities on this major nuclear project.

As an Electrical Site Engineer, you will support the Construction Manager and Engineering Manager with planning and daily delivery of works on site. The role focuses on coordinating technical information, supporting subcontractor activities, managing submittals and drawings, and ensuring project schedules, quality standards and handover requirements are achieved.

Site based 5‑day working week.

• Supporting the planning and daily execution of construction activities on site
• Managing submittals, approvals and shop drawings to maintain programme requirements
• Coordinating materials and ensuring timely delivery in line with project schedules
• Assisting with subcontractor coordination, bid package support and orientation activities
• Supporting site quality processes and verifying subcontractor deliveries meet approved requirements
• Attending project meetings and assisting with progress reporting and meeting minutes
• Maintaining accurate as‑built records, including clarifications, RFIs and design changes
• Supporting close‑out documentation, handover and training requirements

• Degree‑qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in a relevant field‑based role
• Experience in a construction or engineering environment, with graduate‑level applicants also considered where relevant experience has been gained
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple work streams effectively
• A strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement and delivering to project requirements
• High levels of integrity and a collaborative approach to working with internal teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders
• Ability to gain a security clearance

• 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 more

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.