About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Electrician to Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team to work across the UK to deliver temporary site service packages.

What you'll be doing

As an Electrician, you will have the following accountabilities:

Live the Balfour Beatty Values
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
Support the delivery of CSUKs Sustainability activities
Adhere to the information contained within 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
Adhere to the information contained within 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
Keeps up to date with changes in legislation
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
Identify future requirements for setting out and communicate to Engineering team
Ensures that all Non Conformances are reported as required
Monitor levels of workmanship
Ensures that a culture of Right First Time is adopted in the Supply Chain
Assist with the completion of QA using BIM field 360
Understands key milestones provided in Stage Programme
Weekly review of small tools and plant list
Awareness of project scope and highlights items of additional work
Carry out Appointed Person (AP) duties in accordance with Balfour Beatty Electrical Safe Systems of Work (ESSW)

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

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 / Weekends
Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
Holds a current driving license and ECS Card and SMSTS
Must be a good team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
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 resource allocation
Awareness of Electrical Specifications
Understanding of construction tolerances
Understands and implements the requirements of Inspection and Test Plans
Encourages ownership within the team and fosters a culture of Right First Time
Experience of monitoring key programme dates, e.g. TM switches, concrete pour dates etc.
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
Experience of temporary electrical installations

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 Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UKs national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

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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