Location
Old Oak Common, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary - details available upon application

About the Role
Help power one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. Balfour Beatty is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of Temporary Site Services at Old Oak Common Station, a flagship part of the HS2 programme. This is an exciting opportunity for an electrically biased engineer to play a key role in delivering and maintaining the temporary electrical infrastructure that supports one of Europe's largest construction sites. Working alongside the Project Manager, you'll coordinate electrical installations, manage subcontractors, monitor performance and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include supporting the delivery of temporary site electrical services across a major infrastructure project, coordinating electrical installation, maintenance and testing activities, managing subcontractors, labour, plant and materials to support project delivery, and overseeing temporary power distribution systems, site lighting, generators and associated electrical infrastructure. You will review technical drawings, specifications and installation methodologies, monitor progress, maintain project records and produce regular reports. Additionally, you will develop and review short-term programmes and work schedules, ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, support inspection, testing, commissioning and handover activities, and work closely with commercial, operational and design teams to identify risks and opportunities.

Why work for us
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…

Experience
- Experience in an Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Site Engineer, Package Engineer or similar role
- Experience delivering electrical works within construction, infrastructure, utilities, rail or major projects
- Strong understanding of electrical systems installation and project delivery
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
- Strong organisational, planning and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project reporting systems

About you
You are a proactive and organised engineer with strong communication skills, able to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors effectively. You have a commitment to health, safety and quality standards and thrive in a dynamic, large-scale infrastructure environment.

Qualifications
- HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (desirable)
- City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification or similar electrical accreditation (desirable)

Desirable
- Experience working on large infrastructure or rail projects
- Knowledge of temporary site services, temporary power, site compounds or construction utilities
- Understanding of commissioning, testing and energisation processes
- Knowledge of project planning, risk management and commercial controls