Senior Construction Engineer - M&E - Redcar

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project. As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

We are recruiting for a Senior Construction Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar-in-Cleveland on Teesside.

Role Purpose:

• Assists Area Project Manager with scope definition, planning and daily execution of the construction project, ensuring a safe execution, meeting project quality requirements.
• Manage all aspects of the mechanical and electrical installation promoting and implementing the highest standards for health and safety.
• Management and supervision of all construction activities to ensure works are completed safely and to plan.
• Responsible for all technical aspects of the project throughout the Construction phase, ranging from scope definition, design reviews, Technical Query’s (TQ’s) etc, responsible for overseeing subcontract works on site.
• Report to Area Project Manager and liaise with other key members of the team such as Quality/QS/Design/Planning.

What you'll be doing

• Work package creation in line with the execution strategy.
• Assist with modularisation and fabrication yard assessment.
• Ensure all packages of work are delivered safely in accordance with CDM regulations.
• Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising contract partners, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control.
• Ensure that packages are delivered to programme, budget, safety and quality expectations/standards.
• Ensure accurate and complete records are kept, including RFIs, FCDs, WPPs, MCRs, ITPs, Record Drawings and other project communications/deliverables.
• Visit suppliers and monitor their activities if required.
• Where the package of works is subcontracted, the engineer is still accountable for the package deliverables and documents.
• Attend morning meetings with internal team/subcontractors to drive construction priorities and targets.
• Liaise with offsite fabrication lead to coordinate deliveries to site.
• Identify risks to the Project Management team associated with the delivery of their works raising EWNs.
• Draft site instructions for review and issue by Project Management team including detailed descriptions of works required, location, programme & cost impact and reference to any client led change event.
• Provide cost information and time estimates that support the programme (where applicable).
• Liaise with the planning team to ensure progress reporting is up to date and all risks are identified ensuring that any additional work is assessed and executed in accordance with the change management process.
• Good knowledge of engineering standards and codes of practice including ATEX/DSEAR/ASME/EN.
• Engage and support other interfacing functions; Civil, Earthing, HV, Mechanical, Electrical, instrumentation and commissioning.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Experienced Senior Construction Engineer having held similar roles on comparable projects in terms of scale and complexity.
• A sound understanding of the commercial and technical context of the business and the ability to balance project requirement, risks and costs.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Proven track record of project delivery.
• Onshore UK major project delivery experience and compliance with CDM requirements.
• Experience in managing modularised project delivery.
• Extensive experience in managing hazardous site construction activities including high pressure gas and high voltage systems and ensuring safety rules are followed.
• Experience in reviewing detailed construction plans and providing progress updates.
• Skilled at construction risk identification and mitigation.
• Effective leadership skills, including experience of leading teams and confidence in the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets are required.
• An appropriate and valid CSCS card is required.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Attend and contribute toward industry events.
• Is a member of a professional body i.e., IET.
• Proficient on O365.
• Holds a current driving licence.

The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:

• Formal qualification (HNC/HND) in Engineering/Construction or experience equivalent.
• APM PFQ/PMQ/PPQ.
• SMSTS or Equivalent.
• CCNSG / HS&E MAPS (Health, Safety & Environmental Test for Managers).

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.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

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.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

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.

For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.