Chief Engineer

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

About the role

Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Chief Engineer in Motherwell and build new futures.

Role Purpose:

• To provide high voltage (predominantly 11kV & 33kV but up to 132kV) electrical system design to meet project requirements
• Technically supporting projects to completion
• Lead electrical design & engineering capability of the team

What you'll be doing

As a Chief Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities;

• Design electrical networks (predominantly 11kV & 33kV but up to 132kV) to construction detail.
• Specify equipment including Switchgear, Transformers, and ancillaries.
• Produce electrical system calculations and reports including Short Circuit, Load flow & Protection Coordination utilising software such as SKM or ETAP
• Produce detailed installation drawings utilising the draughting team including Single Line Diagrams, Termination Diagrams, Earthing and Layout drawings
• Input to multi discipline specifications and design.
• Review and check manufacturer documentation for compliance with project specifications.
• Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.
• Mentor engineers (direct reports) and develop technical knowledge of the wider team

Who we're looking for

Qualities and experience:

• Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other engineers and project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly 
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable and Microsoft Office is essential. Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.
• Experience in a broad range of industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation and Nuclear would be beneficial.
• Must have experience of at least one software package (SKM, DigSilent, or ETAP).
• Ideally Charted Engineer with suitable qualifications such as BEng or MEng

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

We are 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.