Road Rail Crane Controller

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Road Rail Crane Controller to join our rail operations team and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient lifting activities across the UK rail network.

If you thrive in a safety‑critical environment, take pride in high standards, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team, this could be the next step in your career.

This role involves working outdoors in varied conditions Night shifts and weekend working may be required Travel to different sites across the UK is part of the role

What you'll be doing

As a Road Rail Crane Controller, you’ll be responsible for the safe and compliant operation of Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) fitted with lifting equipment on rail infrastructure projects. Acting as the appointed Crane Controller, you’ll ensure all lifting operations are planned, executed, and monitored in line with Network Rail standards, company procedures, and industry regulations.

You’ll work closely with machine operators, site supervisors, and safety‑critical staff to support the successful delivery of works within agreed timescales — always with safety as your top priority.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the appointed Crane Controller for RRV lifting operations in accordance with Network Rail standards Plan and oversee lifting activities, ensuring compliance with approved lift plans and safe systems of work Carry out pre‑use checks and verify equipment certification before operations commence Coordinate activities with machine operators, site supervision, and safety‑critical teams Monitor lifting operations, intervening where necessary to maintain safety standards Maintain accurate records, including lift plans and risk assessments Promptly report incidents, near misses, or equipment defects in line with company procedures

Who we're looking for

Essential

Valid and in‑date PTS (Personal Track Safety) competence Proven experience in RRV operations and crane control within a rail environment Strong working knowledge of Network Rail standards and lifting regulations Excellent communication skills and a team‑focused, safety‑first approach

Desirable

BTA (Basic Track Awareness) ICI (Industry Common Induction) Lift Planning or Appointed Person training First Aid certification

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 works at the heart of the UK’s 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

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