Project Engineer, Dundee

About The Role Join our Power Transmission&Distribution team and play a key role in delivering a major Overhead Line (OHL) upgrade project running from Tealing to Aylth, with a base in Dundee. This is a critical part of Scotland’s energy infrastructure, designed to strengthen the network and support the transition to a low‑carbon future.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of a project that spans multiple sites and involves complex engineering challenges. From formalising delivery solutions to briefing and guiding teams on‑site, your work will ensure the successful upgrade of high‑voltage overhead lines that keep communities connected and power flowing across the region.

What you’ll be doing

Develop and deliver the engineered solution and brief to the working party

Safely and sustainably deliver activity to programme, cost and quality

Monitor and record works to ensure compliance in a timely manner

Support and develop an environment where the working party can thrive and succeed

Effectively manage and care for the people delivering the work

Who we’re looking for

HNC/HND/Degree in an electrical or engineering discipline or relevant site experience with the utilities/construction industry

Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross‑functional teams towards solutions

Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems

People management experience and relationship management skills

Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and financial control

Knowledge of project management methodology

Full UK driving licence

Willing to work away from home

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 work for us

Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs&7% ERs

Wellbeing sessions– non‑work‑related activities such as walking and household chores

Opportunity to join the company SIP scheme

Flexible benefits window– options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI, etc.

Reward platform providing discounts on shopping, insurance, cars, etc.

Hybrid working (where applicable)

Enhanced company sickness scheme

Enhanced company maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption schemes

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Up to 2 days volunteering per year

Company‑funded social events

About Us Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission&Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide 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, flexible resources, and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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 an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them.

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