About the role
Balfour Beatty Highways maintain, manage and operate major highway networks across the UK and support local authorities creating communities where people want to live work and play.
We provide high quality asset strategy, management and planning consultancy services to a wide range of public and private sector customers. We provide specialist, reliable, sustainable and creative advice for asset management planning and implementation in the UK. We put our customers first and prioritise completing schemes safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a terrific opportunity for a Technology Electrician to join our team to work on multiple National Emergency Area Retrofit (NEAR) schemes on the M25, M3 & M20 as well as opportunities to work on further exciting highways schemes nationwide.
Role Purpose:
- To be part of a team that is responsible for the Electrical Safe System of Work (ESSW) across multiple schemes;
- Manage the work via site plans and digital platforms available. (Training is provided)
- Undertake the works planned and set out by project requirements;
- Manage Permit system and documentation in relation to ESSW;
- Be hands on with a positive attitude towards robust processes and procedures.
What you'll be doing
As a Technology Electrician you will have the following accountabilities:
- Support and promote a collaborative working environment which ensures client, internal and other stakeholders requirements are effectively managed, and employees feel motivated and engaged to deliver;
- Support the Project Team to manage commercial and business risks to achieve targets;
- Work constructively with Sub contractors and staff in the implementation of the project;
- Support the Project team via your roles responsibility to proactively manage pro the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations;
- Support the Project team in leadership of Zero Harm and drive for continuous improvement;
- Collaborate relentlessly to ensure the resources are utilised in the most efficient way on your project;
- Show clear and visible leadership and display the right leadership behaviours;
- Support the project team to be successful by talking positively, listening actively and encouraging constantly;
- Be prepared and committed to ongoing Continuous Professional Development by undertaking both industry recognised and bespoke company training courses and content.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
- NVQ 3 or equivalent;
- City and Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations;
- City and Guilds 2391 - advantageous;
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills;
- Be familiar with Single and 3 Phase electrical systems;
- Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems;
- Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross functional teams towards solutions;
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 Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.
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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