Balfour Beatty plc
Control of Work Senior Engineer
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About The Role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Control Of Work Senior Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What you'll be doing
- Strategic Planning and Implementation;
- Provide and support and implementing the overall CoW strategy, managing the system, to key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance
- Process Optimization;
- Support with the improving work management processes, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and aligned with operational priorities and safety standards
- Competent in Hot works, Confined space entry and SIMOPS control, and knowledgeable in MEI work and construction activities
- Be part of the CoW professionals, supporting with guidance, training, and performance management to ensure a high-performing team
- Documentation and Record Keeping;
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and documentation related to CoW activities, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements
- Safety and Compliance;
- Ensuring that all CoW activities are conducted in accordance with relevant safety regulations and standards, promoting a culture of safety and risk awareness
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting;
- Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to CoW activities, identifying areas for improvement, and reporting on performance to management
- Competent with electronic permit systems, in running, using, and administrating the permit system
- Stakeholder Management;
- Collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication regarding CoW activities
- Change Management;
- Supporting changes to CoW processes and procedures, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations
- Problem Solving and Issue Resolution;
- Identifying and solving issues related to CoW activities, ensuring timely and effective solutions
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Responsible for running and optimizing the processes related to managing work activities within an organization, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role involves developing and implementing CoW strategies, managing related documentation and records, and leading a team of professionals.
Who we're looking for
- Minimum of NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)
- Strong history in issuing Work control permits
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- In-depth knowledge of CoW processes and best practices
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Understanding of relevant safety regulations and standards
- Work within a team developing systems and managing safe systems of work
Why work for us
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.
Why join us?
Benefits
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…
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
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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.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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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