About The Role
Project Engineer – Power T&D (Laleham 132kV Substation Extension)
At Balfour Beatty, you won’t just “work on a project”, you’ll shape a live piece of national infrastructure. This role sits at the heart of the Laleham Substation extension, an outcome that keeps power flowing for communities and businesses. You’ll join a tight‑knit delivery squad that runs on workshop‑style collaboration: we plan together, solve problems in the room, and celebrate progress as one team. Expect open whiteboards, fast feedback loops, and genuine ownership.
You’ll be backed by the scale and stability of Balfour Beatty, with access to deep technical expertise, supply‑chain partnerships, and a Zero Harm safety culture that’s industry‑leading. If you’re motivated by real‑world impact, complex engineering interfaces, and a team that has your back, this is where you’ll thrive.
Because working in electricity means shaping the backbone of modern life, every solution you deliver literally keeps homes warm, hospitals running, transport moving and the entire economy powered.
You’ll help deliver the full Laleham 132kV Substation Extension, integrating new bays, upgrading LVAC systems, and supporting the long‑term expansion. You will be working within a highly complex, live HV environment that demands precision, smart planning, and strong technical coordination.
Alongside the Project Manager / Project Director and project team with accountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out.
What you'll be doing
The opportunity (what you’ll lead)
- End to tend M&E delivery from detailed planning and temporary works on pre-commissioning / commissioning and clean handover
