From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.
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
About the role
We currently have exciting opportunities with excellent career development potential for experienced General Foremen to join our UKCS Construction team, working on various high profile infrastructure projects in Scotland.
Successful candidates will get the opportunity to play a key role in the planning and construction of three indoor substations, including the associated earthworks, drainage, access tracks, structures and utilities. Supervision and control of the works of subcontractors. This project is based in Inveraray and given the role requirements it's essential all candidates live within a commutable distance to site or are willing to relocate to Inveraray for the duration of the project.
Due to the rural location of our site, candidates willing to relocate will benefit from a subsistence package to cover accommodation, travel and daily living costs with an additional relocation uplift to salary.
What you'll be doing
Health, Safety & Environmental
- Input into the production of Work Package Plans and Risk Assessments
- Provide suggestions and recommendations for Temporary Works solutions
- Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls
- Ensure all plant and small tools are adequately maintained before use
- Input into the production and delivery of Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks.
- Through observation and liaison with the workforce and subcontractors suggests improvement areas
- Ensures plant is adequate for the task prior to being used
- Monitors the performance of plant operators and appointed persons
- Carries out Safety & Environment Tours
- Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies
- Ensures that the Environmental Policy and appropriate parts of Environmental Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce, particularly to those engaged on activities that have been identified as likely to have a significant environmental impact
- Seeks to improve levels of safety at every opportunity
Engineering Control
- Identify future requirements for setting out and communicate to Engineering team
Productivity
- Input into weekly programme and monitor progress against KPI’s
- Communication of weekly programme and targets to the workforce
- Understands key milestones provided in Stage Programme
- Ensure that the appropriate level of resource is allocated to each work activity and monitor to improve efficiency
Commercial
- Assessment of material wastage allowances and implementation of appropriate improvement actions
- Validation of labour and plant records to the project cost control procedure
- Weekly review of small tools list
- Awareness of project scope and highlights items of additional work
Who we're looking for
Core
- Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately
- Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes
- Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights
- Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card
- Understands the basic Company Protocols with regard to Accidents and Incidents investigations
- Uncompromising approach to the implementation of safe systems of work
- Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation
- Where possible, adopts an innovative approach to enhancing safe systems of work
- Experienced in the delivery of engaging toolbox talks
Quality
- Awareness of Specification and other Contract documents
- Understands the relevant Business Management System and implements systems and processes (e.g. ordering plant, recruiting labour, disciplinary procedures)
- Understanding of construction tolerances
- Understands and implements the requirements of Inspection and Test Plans
Commercial
- Understands the specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers
- Experience of monitoring project scope and preventing creep
- Produces and monitors the daily records, including holding reviews with team members to ensure proper record standards are maintained
- Understands material wastage allowances and able to suggest improvements to save materials
- Awareness of the NEC and other relevant forms of contract and able to develop professional relationship with Client representatives
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
- Experienced in the delivery of high profile projects involving earthworks, deep drainage and reinforced concrete construction, to ensure that customer expectations are exceeded and enhanced experience for all involved in the scheme
- Solution orientated individual, with ability to analyse risks and benefits of options to resolve identified issues.
Why work for us
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:
- Competitive salary
- Subsistence package & additional relocation allowance (if living away from home)
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times
- Hybrid working where possible
- Life cover
- 25 days annual holiday leave (plus bank holidays)
- Company car
- Private healthcare
- Access to company share incentive scheme
- 16 hours / two days fully paid volunteer time
- Plus a wide range of voluntary benefits, customised to your preference
About us
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.
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