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 has created iconic buildings and infrastructure worldwide over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting industry benchmarks with every project. Balfour Beatty was selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first‑of‑a‑kind fully integrated gas‑fired power station with carbon capture and storage, a key driver behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

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

• Overall responsibility for the successful completion of the section of works and lead by example, managing 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, manage performance, and provide training or coaching as appropriate.
• Draw up and monitor short‑term programmes and maintain accurate progress records.
• Deliver regular toolbox talks, positively engage the team, and maintain a relentless focus on zero harm.
• Support the delivery of project sustainability activities.
• Manage sub‑contractors, monitoring attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support, ensuring contractual arrangements are achieved.
• Produce and review the project programme to guarantee completion on time under project manager supervision.
• Ensure detailed plans are available in alignment with the overall project for timely material and resource delivery.
• Maintain quality targets and KPIs, conduct site audits, and take appropriate actions on findings.
• Instigate improvement options, and lead actions when necessary.
• Manage sub‑contractor performance based on KPIs and ensure production of operational target programmes.
• Liaise with the project manager to identify additional work, potential opportunities, and commercial or specification risks.
• Contribute to weekly team meetings to review performance on site.
• Appreciate commercial implications, incorporate them into decision‑making, and work closely with the project’s surveyor.

• Track record in managing operational delivery within a construction environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate safe system of work requirements and implement system improvements.
• Ownership of tasks and clear communication of outcomes; experience encouraging direct reports and cascading key messages.
• Capability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility for variable workloads.
• CSCS card and SMSTS qualification; willingness to obtain first aid qualification.
• Excellent team player, able to work independently without supervision.
• Decision‑making skills based on best available information and a solution‑oriented approach.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Role model for leadership and behaviour aligning to business, project, and team objectives.
• Self‑starter with strong time‑management abilities.

• Understand and coach on method statements and accident/incident investigation principles.
• Knowledge of current H&S legislation and application of H&S management.
• Guidance on accident/incident investigations and improvement implementation.

• Understand organisational business management systems and processes.
• Experience with handover and self‑certification of works.

• Experienced in setting and managing budget targets in line with project objectives.
• Produce realistic programme and track progress proactively.
• Identify cost‑recovery elements, guide team in maintaining project records.
• Understanding of standard forms of contract.

• Experience on a variety of project types.
• Scaffold and temporary works awareness or experience.
• Relevant formal qualification or pursuit of one.
• Current driving licence.

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