Project Engineer; Electrical Systems

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners;
Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer (Electrical Systems) to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Provide overall control, management and take sole responsibility for the delivery of section of the site-based construction project work and/or assist (Senior) Project Manager in the management and delivery of sections of a larger scale project or projects.
To provide management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team. Management of trade contractors and their integration is key to the role, as is an ability to manage site logistics.
To meet customer specifications (safety, quality, time, etc.) such that all risk, specification and project objectives are met in full.

• Overall responsibility for the successful completion of the section of works and to lead by example, managing the day to day delivery of construction projects
• Ensure site records are accurately maintained and available
• Ensure all team members are fully inducted and carry out role specific requirements, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Lead and motivate the team and manage performance, undertaking training/ coaching as appropriate
• Draw up and monitor short term programmes
• Maintain accurate progress records
• Deliver regular Toolbox Talks and positively engage the team
• Awareness of budget, cost control and cost recovery, ensuring that expenditure is in line with the contract budget and that resources are utilised efficiently
• Live the Balfour Beatty Values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of Project Sustainability activities

• Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, staff and supply chain within area of control under the strict observance of the safety policy and in conjunction with local HSE
• Support Accident / Incident Investigations
• Identify and implement improvement options and lead action / instigate as appropriate
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and cascade information to the team

• Manage sub-contractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved
• Produce and regularly review the project programme to ensure completion on time under the supervision of a Project Manager
• Ensure that detailed plans are available commensurate with the overall project plan, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines

• Maintain targets and KPI's in line with Project objectives and monitor performance
• Ensure site audits are undertaken and take appropriate action on the findings under the supervision of a Project Manager
• Proactively implement systems and processes to manage the quality of the constructive works
• Support working groups focused on Improvement Areas

• Manage sub-contractor performance based on KPI's
• Ensure production of operational target programmes to reflect overall construction programme
• Liaise with Project Manager to keep fully aware of project progress and ensure that all additional work is identified and that the Senior Project Team are notified of all potential opportunities and financial, specification and time risks
• Contribute to weekly team meetings to review performance on site
• Appreciate the commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate these into decision making, working closely with the project's Surveyor

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• A successful track record in managing operational delivery within a construction environment
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately, and experience in implementing systems improvements
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines, and a flexible attitude towards work in order to deal with a variable and demanding workload
• CSCS Card and SMSTS qualified; must be willing to become First Aid qualified
• Excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without…