Balfour Beatty plc
Electrical Authorised Person
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About The Role
Location: Net Zero Teesside Project
At Balfour Beatty, we’re building a sustainable future. The Net Zero Teesside project is a flagship initiative, combining a state-of-the-art gas-fired power station with advanced carbon capture technology—playing a pivotal role in the UK’s journey to net zero.
We are currently looking for an Electrical Appointed Person (AP) to join our Temporary Site Services team. This is a key role responsible for the safe control, management, and delivery of electrical safe systems of work (ESSW), supporting the successful delivery of this high-profile project.
What you'll be doing
- Taking ownership of Electrical Safe Systems of Work (ESSW) and ensuring compliance across site
- Providing leadership and direction to the AP team and wider workforce
- Supporting planning activities, including work package plans, risk assessments, and temporary works solutions
- Driving a strong Zero Harm culture and continuous safety improvements
- Leading toolbox talks, task briefings, and site communications
- Monitoring progress against programme targets and KPIs
- Managing resources effectively, including labour, plant, and materials
- Liaising closely with engineering, construction teams, and subcontractors
- Ensuring quality standards through inspections and use of BIM Field 360
- Identifying risks, non-conformances, and opportunities for improvement
Who we're looking for
- Proven experience as an Electrical Appointed Person on construction projects
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
- Experience managing temporary electrical installations
- Ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and drive performance
- Experience working with subcontractors and managing site resources
- Confident delivering engaging toolbox talks and briefings
- Holds CSCS Card, SMSTS, and a full UK driving licence
- Flexible approach, with willingness to work nights/weekends where required
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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.
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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
Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services, drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation, and much more.
Diversity and inclusion
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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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