Senior Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 30 April 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL1 4AE |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK13255-519407 |
Summary
About the role
Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Senior Design Engineer (Electrical) and build new futures. To create Electrical, Control and Instrumentation designs for Devonport, this role can be based from any of our regional offices across England and Scotland.
What you'll be doing
- Design LV electrical distribution systems (HV experience desired but not
essential). - Design of cable containment/support systems.
- Be willing to undergo necessary security clearances (BPSS/SC).
- Previous experience of working in the nuclear environments and associated
governance. - Personally create and manage the creation of, through direct reports, the following documentation:
- Specifications & Datasheets
- Cable Calculations & Schedules
- Reports and plans
- Drawings
- Change Request Documents
- Commissioning Reports
- Review and check manufacturer document / information for compliance with project specifications.
- HR & Technical Authority to Direct Reports. Support technical reviews.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Client team, relevant technical
consultants, and suppliers. - Mentor Engineers, Graduates & Trainees within your team.
Who we're looking for
- Must be proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
- Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and
project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solutions. - Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Excellent IT Skills are desirable.
- Microsoft Office experience is essential including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint.
- Knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.
- Use of AutoCAD software suite
- Use of 3D software (Revit/Navisworks)
- Design of HV systems
- Managerial Experience
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.
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