Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Assington, Suffolk

At Balfour Beatty, we’re delivering critical infrastructure that powers communities across the UK. Due to continued growth and project demand, we are seeking a Project Engineer (Cabling) to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team and support the successful delivery of our BTNO Project in Assington, Suffolk
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We are looking for an experienced engineer who is passionate about delivering complex cabling and power infrastructure projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

• Supporting the delivery of HV cabling works across the BTNO project.
• Managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
• Reviewing technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Producing and reviewing RAMS and safety documentation.
• Monitoring project progress, quality and programme performance.
• Supporting risk management processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Assisting with procurement of plant, materials and subcontract services.
• Maintaining accurate project records and reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Promoting a culture of Zero Harm and ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Supporting commissioning, handover and project close‑out activities.

• Experience working as a Project Engineer within power, utilities, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering cabling, civils or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and site‑based project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and coordinate project resources effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• A formal engineering or construction qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• CSCS and SMSTS (or equivalent) preferred.
• APM qualifications or a desire to work towards them would be advantageous.

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 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/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

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: disabil

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