Test Engineer

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Test Engineer to join our Power T&D team, supporting the delivery of works across the DNO North – Faults and Services portfolio based in Leeds.

This role is critical to ensuring the safe and efficient execution of fault location, commissioning and testing activities across underground cable systems and associated infrastructure. You will play a key role in supporting operational delivery, maintaining compliance with client specifications, and upholding the highest standards of health, safety and quality.

• Carrying out EHV/LV commissioning and testing on underground cables and associated systems
• Supporting fault location activities across the DNO network
• Ensuring all testing activities comply with national standards, legislation and client requirements
• Producing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
• Preparing and completing test documentation in line with company procedures
• Managing and coordinating test equipment, including calibration and site readiness
• Working closely with project teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery

• Proven experience within the power or utilities sector
• Strong understanding of EHV/LV cable testing and commissioning
• Relevant certifications such as:
  • BESC (Underground Cables / Substations / OHL)
  • National Grid Competent Person (NSI 6 &
    8)
  • CCNSG Safety Passport
• Good working knowledge of health & safety regulations (CDM)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence

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.

Why join us?

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

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