Site Engineer

About The Role

Site Engineer – Cabling (Power T&D)

Assington, Suffolk – BTNO Project | Site-based

Balfour Beatty is looking for a Site 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 play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure, supporting the safe and efficient installation of high‑voltage cabling works.

As a Site Engineer, you will work alongside the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and wider project team, supporting successful project delivery through planning, coordination, monitoring, and handover activities.

You will ensure engineered solutions are understood and implemented on site, setting teams to work and driving a right‑first‑time approach to delivery, while maintaining focus on safety, quality, programme, and cost.

• Interpret drawings and technical information to support site delivery
• Ensure works are carried out in line with design, specifications, and programme
• Supervise site activities and support coordination of cabling works

• Promote and maintain a strong Zero Harm culture
• Support RAMS preparation and ensure safe systems of work are followed
• Monitor compliance, identify risks, and support incident responses
• Assist with audits, inspections, and safety initiatives

• Maintain accurate records including progress reports and site diaries
• Support short‑term planning and monitor daily/weekly progress
• Contribute to project reviews and reporting requirements

• Support management of subcontractors and site teams
• Liaise with internal functions, stakeholders, and delivery teams
• Assist with material requisitions and supply chain coordination

• Ensure works meet required quality standards and KPIs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and site performance tracking

• Experience in a Site Engineer role within cabling, civil engineering, or Power T&D projects
• Understanding of construction and engineering delivery processes
• Experience implementing safe systems of work
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage workload and work effectively on site

• Formal qualification in engineering/construction or equivalent experience
• CSCS and SSSTS (or equivalent)
• Experience working on infrastructure or utilities projects

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.

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility with staggered start and finish times, 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/partners 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.

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  (removed for correct format)

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

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