Balfour Beatty plc
Deputy Preservation Lead
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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 Deputy Preservation Lead to contribute to our Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
Role Purpose
The Deputy Preservation Electrical Lead is responsible for developing, executing, and governing the preservation strategy for all electrical equipment, systems, and materials across the project. This role ensures that plant assets remain in optimal condition from delivery through installation, commissioning, operation, and any periods of storage or layup.
What you'll be doing
Preservation Planning & Strategy
- Support the development and maintenance of the site Preservation Plan, with a focus on Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) equipment
- Review OEM manuals, EPC specifications, and project requirements to define preservation methods, frequencies, and controls
- Develop procedures for storage, commissioning delays, and equipment layup
- Align preservation activities with construction and commissioning schedules
Execution & Coordination
- Coordinate and oversee E&I preservation activities across the site
- Manage contractors carrying out preservation work, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and safety requirements
- Ensure preservation of critical equipment including turbines, generators, electrical systems, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant assets
- Work closely with construction and commissioning teams to ensure activities are completed as planned
Monitoring, Inspection & Documentation
- Maintain preservation records, inspection reports, and checklists
- Carry out routine inspections to identify risks such as corrosion, contamination, and moisture ingress
- Monitor preservation performance and ensure compliance with project and OEM requirements
- Prepare regular reports to support audits and system handover
Technical Governance
- Act as the site SME for preservation activities and best practices
- Review and approve preservation procedures, method statements, and risk assessments
- Liaise with OEMs to resolve technical issues and deviations
- Provide technical support and training to site personnel
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Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Identify preservation risks and implement mitigation measures to protect equipment and warranties
- Lead investigations into preservation failures and implement corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with site procedures, industry standards, and safety requirements
Materials & Storage Management
- Oversee storage of spare parts, consumables, and long-lead items
- Ensure environmental controls such as temperature, humidity, and cleanliness are maintained
- Manage preservation materials including desiccants, oils, nitrogen, and protective products
Handover & Lifecycle Support
- Prepare preservation documentation for turnover to commissioning and operations teams
- Support the transition from construction preservation to operational maintenance requirements
- Provide guidance on future outage, storage, and layup preservation activities
Who we're looking for
Essential
- Electrical background preferably in heavy engineering, power and O & G industry
- NVQ Level 3/City Guilds in Electrical Engineering
- CCNSG Safety passport
- Significant experience in power generation, ideally within CCGT or large industrial plants
- Strong understanding of OEM preservation requirements for rotating equipment, HRSGs, electrical systems, and balance-of-plant
- Proven experience managing preservation programs during construction, commissioning, or major outages
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals
Desirable
- Experience working with EPC contractors and OEMs on large-scale energy projects
- SMSTS or equivalent
- IOSH Managing Safely
- CompEx (desirable for hazardous areas)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
- Knowledge of corrosion control, asset integrity management, and condition monitoring
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and digital preservation tracking tools
- Leadership experience in a multi-disciplinary environment
Key Competencies
- Strong organisational and planning capability
- Technical problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- High attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Safety-driven mindset
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:
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- 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.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
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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