About the role
We’re recruiting for an experienced Electrical Senior Project Engineer to join our team on the Bromford section of HS2, based in Birmingham, as the project enters a key delivery phase.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure schemes at a critical stage, taking ownership of major electrical work packages from construction through to completion.
What you’ll be doing
As Electrical Senior Project Engineer, you’ll oversee and coordinate electrical packages on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
You’ll work closely with construction leadership, commercial teams, design teams, subcontractors and client representatives to drive successful delivery across a fast‑paced live project environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing electrical work packages through delivery to handover
- Leading subcontractors to achieve programme, quality and contractual obligations
- Producing and managing short and medium‑term programmes
- Resolving sequencing, phasing and logistical challenges across site operations
- Owning RAMS, procedures, SSOW and safety compliance for your section
- Driving a positive safety culture through daily briefings and site engagement
- Managing QA processes, inspections, defects, NCRs and close out
- Identifying and resolving technical/design issues proactively
- Supporting testing, commissioning and handover activities
- Monitoring commercial performance, variations, records and dayworks
- Mentoring junior engineers and supporting team development
Who we’re looking for
- Strong experience delivering electrical packages on major construction or infrastructure projects
- Previous experience in a Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer role
- Strong knowledge of electrical installations, standards and regulations
- Excellent planning, coordination and subcontractor management ability
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Commercial awareness with understanding of change control and cost impacts
- Ability to lead teams and make effective site‑based decisions
- Experience within rail, civils, utilities, tunnelling or major infrastructure is highly desirable
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.
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…
About us
With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.
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.
To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also commit to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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