Interface Coordination Engineer - Glasgow
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Job description
Balfour Beatty Power T&D are looking for an Interface Coordination Engineer to join thier team in Glasgow / Isle of Skye.
Role Purpose
To support the Technical Interface Lead in managing and coordinating technical interfaces across OHL, UGC, Access, Civils, Foundations and external design partners (WSP, Mott MacDonald, Atkins) to ensure that:
Design information flows to the right people at the right time,
Design is technically integrated across the project,
Interface risks are identified early, owned and closed out, and
Programme, cost and quality impacts from unresolved interfaces are minimised.
This is a hands-on coordination role with strong exposure to multi-discipline design, ideal for an engineer looking to grow into a DEM / Interface Lead position.
Balfour Beatty welcomes applications from both full-time and part-time candidates, including those interested in job-sharing arrangements. Additionally, the company offers a flexible working policy to support a healthy work-life balance., Interface Register & Governance
Maintain the Project Interface Register as a live management tool (not a static spreadsheet).
Ensure each interface has a clear requesting owner, responding owner, due dates, status and RAG.
Track response and resolution SLAs and escalate overdue items to the Technical Interface Lead.
Link interfaces to specific design deliverables (DCB / WBS codes) so risks to programme are visible.
Coordination & Communication
Coordinate interface queries between:
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Internal disciplines (OHL, UGC, Access, Civils, Foundations, Temporary Works)
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External stakeholders (SSEN, Motts, WSP, Atkins and other design partners).
Arrange and minute interface review meetings, capturing actions, decisions and owners.
Prepare concise weekly interface summaries for D&E / SLT reviews (Tier 1 / Tier 2 items).
Technical Support
Work with discipline engineers to understand the technical context of each interface (what is needed, why, and by when).
Help compile and chase responses to TQs, EWNs, PMIs and TR-related queries where
they impact interfaces.
Assist with preparation of interface input packs for design partners (Atkins, WSP, Motts).
Programme & Risk
Support integration of interface status into the design programme (in partnership with Planning).
Identify and highlight interface items that pose programme or cost risk, particularly those affecting:
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Section A-F cabling,
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Tower positioning / slope stability,
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Access feasibility and temporary works.
Contribute to risk registers with clear description of cause, consequence and mitigation.
Data & Reporting
Develop simple dashboards / pivot tables to report:
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Total open interfaces,
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Number of Tier 1 items
Requirements
Degree or HNC/HND in Civil, Structural, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or
equivalent experience.
Experience in multi-discipline infrastructure or power projects (T&D, rail, highways,
utilities or similar).
Strong organisational and coordination skills; comfortable managing multiple open actions.
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, schedules and specifications to
understand interface scope.
Confident communicator - able to engage designers, planners, construction and external partners.
Proficient in Excel / data handling (filters, pivot tables, basic charts) and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint / ACC).
Desirable
Previous exposure to NEC4 contracts and mechanisms (TQs, EWNs, PMIs, CEs).
Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360 or similar CDE platforms.
Background in OHL, cable, civils or access engineering on major projects.
Have a recognised professional qualification or working towards one, e.g. Chartered
Civil Engineer with Institution of Civil Engineers., 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
Benefits & conditions
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:
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Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
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25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
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Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
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Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…