About The Role
Join Balfour Beatty as a Test Engineer in our Power T&D team, based in Leeds. Support the delivery of the DNO North – Faults and Services portfolio across underground cable systems, ensuring safe and efficient fault location, commissioning, and testing activities.
Responsibilities
- Carry out EHV/LV commissioning and testing on underground cables and associated systems.
- Support fault location activities across the DNO network.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with national standards, legislation, and client requirements.
- Produce and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Prepare and complete test documentation in line with company procedures.
- Manage and coordinate test equipment, including calibration and site readiness.
- Work closely with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery.
Qualifications
- Proven experience within the power or utilities sector.
- Strong understanding of EHV/LV cable testing and commissioning.
- Relevant certifications such as:
- BESC (Underground Cables / Substations / OHL)
- National Grid Competent Person (NSI 6 & 8)
- CCNSG Safety Passport
- Good working knowledge of health & safety regulations (CDM).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Smart working with flexibility, including up to 40% remote work where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
- Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay 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 deliver 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 ongoing maintenance, our in‑house experts support customers on some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful workplace. We are committed to growing a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence “Employer Recognition Scheme” and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we work with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers and provide interview opportunities when applicants meet the minimum requirements.
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