Balfour Beatty plc
Senior General Foreman
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About The Role
Due to continued growth across our Overhead Lines (OHL) portfolio, we are looking to recruit an experienced Senior General Foreman to support the expansion of our Power T&D business across a variety of locations throughout the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects, leading multiple site teams and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of OHL works including maintenance, refurbishment, new build and dismantling activities
What you'll be doing
As a Senior General Foreman, You Will
- Lead and manage multiple multi-disciplinary OHL gangs across various projects and locations
- Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards
- Plan daily site operations, allocate resources and drive productivity
- Oversee risk assessments, method statements, permits and safety systems of work
- Monitor progress against programme and escalate risks or delays
- Maintain accurate site records, timesheets, QA documentation and reports
- Support the Engineer and wider project team with plant, materials, and logistics coordination
- Lead by example, promoting Zero Harm and a strong safety culture
Who we're looking for
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Can Demonstrate
- Proven experience working as a General Foreman / Senior Foreman within OHL or utilities environments
- Strong experience in leading site teams and managing multiple gangs
- A solid track record of delivering projects safely and efficiently
- Excellent knowledge of HSEQ requirements and safe systems of work
- Ability to organise teams, materials, and plant to maximise productivity
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams
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Qualifications / Certifications
- CSCS Card
- SMSTS (or equivalent)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
- Lift Supervisor
- First Aid at 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 Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
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From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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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