Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Project Engineer – Cabling (Power T&D)

Location:

Assington (Suffolk) – BTNO Project | Site-based

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Cabling to join our Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, supporting delivery on the BTNO project in Assington. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-profile infrastructure project, playing a key role in delivering critical power assets across the UK.

• Translate design information into safe, efficient delivery on site
• Support planning, scheduling, and coordination of cabling works
• Ensure outputs meet programme, quality, and client specifications

• Drive a strong Zero Harm culture across site activities
• Prepare and review RAMS and ensure safe systems of work
• Monitor workforce competency and site compliance
• Support audits, inspections, and incident investigations

• Support development and management of project programmes
• Monitor progress and drive productivity on‑site
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and project documentation

• Assist in managing costs and delivering within budget
• Support change management and commercial performance
• Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies across the project

• Manage subcontractors and ensure alignment to programme
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Support procurement and resource planning activities

• Support and develop Site Engineers and junior team members
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment
• Provide coaching and support to drive team performance

• Experience delivering cabling projects within Power T&D
• Strong understanding of construction and engineering principles
• Experience implementing safe systems of work
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage priorities and solve problems effectively

• Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or construction
• CSCS and SMSTS (or equivalent)
• Working towards APM qualification

• 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 or adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity or partner 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 on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, 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. We encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.