Project Engineer

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Asset & Technology Solutions team as a Project Engineer and you can build something to be proud of.

Be part of the design and manufacture process of bespoke solutions in the construction industry with a focus around specialist design of mechanical equipment.

What you'll be doing

As a Project Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

Help support the Senior Project Engineer
Manage projects from the concept design stage through to site installation
Actively participate in the design stage to ensure design meets the client requirement
Planning skills to identify major project risks early
Understand the relevant commercial terms and conditions for your project
Follow the Engineering Life Cycle process to ensure the correct documentation and approvals are in place for your project
Manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

Previous Engineering experience, Electrical or Mechanical
A degree in relevant Engineer discipline (BEng, MEng, MSc)
Strong People Management
Commercial awareness
Good relationship management skills
Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions.

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

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

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 

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: 

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