About the role
Balfour Beatty have a fabulous opportunity for an Electrical Fitter/Electrician to join our Rail Traction team to work in Hillington, Glasgow
With an extensive legacy of rail expertise, our teams safely deliver complex projects from consultancy and design to all aspects of construction and maintenance. Using advanced plant and machinery and unique innovations, we provide end-to-end solutions for our customers.
As an Electrical Fitter/Electrician you will have sectional/partial accountability for successful project delivery including initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out.
What you'll be doing
Other key responsibilities will be:
- Support/Assist the Project manager/Project Director to deliver the project
- A change agent that provides management, leadership and inspires a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a common goal
- Determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements, objectives and constraints, time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits
Who we're looking for
We are looking for the following:
- Successfully completed a recognised apprenticeship in electrical installation / switchboard manufacture.
- Be able to carry out electrical installation work efficiently in accordance
with relevant statutory regulations and industry codes of practice. - Knowledge of the National Working Rules for the Electrical
Contracting Industry - Achieved SVQ Level 3 Certificate in electrical installation jointly awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and the SJIB, JIB or an approved equivalent
- Experience in electrical switchgear assembly and installation
- Good understanding of safe systems of 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 Beatty works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
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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