Project Engineer OHL - Dismantling

About the role Project Engineer – OHL Dismantling Power T&D Team BTNO Project Office, A134 Colchester Road, Assington, Suffolk, CO10 5LX Join Balfour Beatty and help power the UK’s energy transition. We are looking for a Project Engineer – Overhead Line (OHL) Dismantling to support the successful delivery of works within our Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team at the BTNO Project Office in Suffolk. Working alongside the Project Manager / Project Director and wider delivery team, you will be accountable for supporting the safe and successful delivery of OHL dismantling projects from planning through to commissioning and close‑out. You will play a key role in formalising engineered delivery solutions, briefing working parties, and ensuring works are executed effectively, safely, and in line with project requirements. What you’ll be doing Lead and attend project reviews / project meetings Have an awareness of the Digital Briefcase Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries, etc.) Prepare internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders Helps to ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost-effective decisions in line with overall strategy Helps to ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working Specify, understand, develop and implement technical information and drawings into delivery Understanding and specify plant and equipment requirements Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and keep up to date with changes in legislation Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives Conduct and support Accident/Incident Investigations Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions Write and review RAMS and accept subcontractor RAMS Identifying, raising and reporting risks and hazards Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce Understand, control and issue safety documentation Completion of audits Setting people to work Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes Log and elevate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority Help to develop, implement and update resource allocation plans and raise appropriate requests Upskilling others Coordinate with other project activities and internal functions Motivate and empower the team using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations Work alongside Project Management and deputise where required Who we’re looking for An organised, innovative and creative Project Engineer with knowledge and experience of working on projects and is proficient in commercial/project management communications Experience in implementing safe systems of work Experience in managing risks and change processes through solutions-based approach to problem solving Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders Awareness and promotion of the benefits of diversity and inclusion Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed Proactively develop others around you including junior members of the team Identify and drive personal development Proficient on O365 Holds or is working towards a formal qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent industry experience Holds or desires to work towards either the APM PFQ/PMQ Holds CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent Why work for us 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 more About us 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. Diversity and inclusion 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Balfour Beatty plc