General Foreman in Dundee

Hybrid in Dundee·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Balfour Beatty

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Dundee
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Saturday 19 December
Holiday: 25 days holiday

Skills

Nice to have

Balfour Beatty is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Dundee.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

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…

The role

⚡ WE’RE HIRING: GENERAL FOREMAN – OHL | SCOTLAND ⚡

As Balfour Beatty Power T&D continues to grow across Scotland, we’re looking for an experienced General Foreman – OHL to join our team and help deliver critical overhead line infrastructure.

This is a key leadership role where you’ll support the safe, cost-effective, timely and compliant delivery of OHL maintenance, refurbishment, new build and dismantling works.

What you'll do

Managing multiple multi-disciplinary gangs across complex programmes and project locations
Supporting the Senior General Foreman with successful project delivery
Planning and organising OHL works, resources, materials, plant and equipment
Driving high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality
Monitoring progress, productivity and programme delivery
Coaching, supporting and developing team members
Ensuring safe systems of work, risk assessments and daily briefings are effectively implemented
Working closely with Site Engineers, Scheme Delivery Managers and Project Managers
Helping ensure resources are utilised efficiently and expenditure remains controlled

Who we're looking for

Strong experience across all aspects of OHL works
A proven track record of successful project delivery
Experience implementing safe systems of work
Strong team management and leadership skills
Commercial awareness and a solution-focused approach
The ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments
Excellent communication skills at all levels
A current driving licence
Qualifications such as CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent, Lift Supervisor and First Aid at Work would also be beneficial.

About Balfour Beatty

Industry: Construction

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

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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