Integration Lead

Locations Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Description

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Integration Leadto contribute to theNet Zero Teesside(NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

As Integration Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless coordination of BBK's work packages across multiple disciplines and with external stakeholders. You'll act as the focal point for integration between mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, digital, and process elements, making sure that designs, construction activities, and commissioning plans are fully aligned and constructible. This is a senior role, operating across engineering, planning, procurement, and construction, and requires strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration across all BBK scopes (MEP, process tie ins, control systems, modular systems)
• Manage interfaces with client, licensors, EPC partners, and other contractors
• Oversee multi disciplinary design reviews, ensuring constructability and compliance with project requirements
• Develop and maintain interface management plans, trackers, and risk registers
• Coordinate sequencing, scheduling, and commissioning activities to avoid clashes and delays
• Act as primary point of contact for technical and delivery issues that cut across packages
• Provide leadership in resolving integration challenges during design and construction
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across integrated systems
• Report progress, risks, and integration status to senior project leadership
• Capture lessons learned and supported continuous improvement

The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities and experience:

• Degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or related engineering discipline
• Strong track record in delivering complex industrial or energy projects (power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, or process plants)
• Proven experience in multi disciplinary coordination and interface management
• Knowledge of MEP systems, process plant integration, and commissioning planning
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skillsSmart:Thinks broadly about the business, going beyond own professional knowledge to demonstrate sound commercial judgement. Generates innovative approaches with potentially significant long term impactDriven:Demonstrates complete focus and determination to achieve successful outcomes. Is a self starter and takes the initiative in situationsAgile:Learns quickly, adapting thought and action to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by changeInfluential:Builds commitment to act through winning hearts and minds. Is respected by colleagues and seen as role model by othersTeamwork & Collaboration:Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Effectively blends people into teams and fosters a sense of belonging. Proactively builds knowledge capability through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with othersCustomer Focus:Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects first hand customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintainedCommunication:Clearly communicates ideas, plans and priorities to others. Makes communication a priority so there are no surprisesOperational Excellence:Plans and organises resources to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently. Identifies and implements opportunities to increase sales and profit or reduce costs

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Benefits

• An attractive/negotiated salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car if applicable
• Pension savings schemes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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: