Interface Coordination Engineer - Glasgow

Balfour Beatty plc
Glasgow, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Building Information Modeling
Spreadsheets
Cloud Computing
Collaborative Software
Pivot Tables
Project Management Information Systems
SharePoint
Data Processing
Autodesk Autocad

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:

  • Internal disciplines (OHL, UGC, Access, Civils, Foundations, Temporary Works)

  • 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:

  • Section A-F cabling,

  • Tower positioning / slope stability,

  • 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:

  • Total open interfaces,

  • 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:

  • 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 the company

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 on-going 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., 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

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