About the role
Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. Theyre an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a General Foreman on our HV OHL Projects and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.
Based across the UK on our projects you will work on our Large Infrastructure within our Power Transmission and Distribution Projects.
Roles include a generous subsistence package (subject to T&C's), Allowances, Pension, and career progression within the industry.
When it comes to developing our people, our Operational Site Management teams are award winning. Joining the team as a General Foreman, you'll get to:
- Secure a future in an industry thats enjoying significant investment
- Take pride in adding your talents to our focus on building sustainably Power for the future.
- Benefit from our sheer scale and diversity by progressing quickly and exploring professional passions and established career paths
What you'll be doing
As a General Foreman you will have the following accountabilities:
To ensure the safe, cost effective, timely and compliant delivery of HV OHL maintenance refurbishment, new build and dismantling works in accordance with Company, client, and regulatory standards.
In particular overseeing project delivery to the expectations of the relevant Scheme Delivery Manager or Project Manager. Leading multiple multi-disciplinary gangs operating across large, potentially complex, programmes and/or working
across a number of disparate projects.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
The following qualities/experience are essential:
- Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
- Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts
- Experience in implementing safe systems of work
- Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the
organisation - Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others
to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the
team where required - Commercially astute
- Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
- Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
- Communications Verbally, Written, Presenting
- Two-way communication e.g., brief out weekly safety pack
- Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical
stakeholder - Awareness and promotion the benefits of diversity and inclusion
- Identify and drive personal development
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
- Experience of working on a variety of project types
- Proficient on O365
- Experience with the use of GPS
- Experience in the use of Total Stations
- Survey & setting out experience
- Experience in Stub Setting
- Experience in OHL foundation types
- Experience in concrete specifications
- Experience in Temporary works designs
- Holds a current driving licence
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
- CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent
- Lift Supervisor
- First Aid at Work
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs 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 wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats 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 Beattys 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 UKs most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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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