About the role
Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Foreman – Overhead Lines (OHL) to support increasing demand across our Power Transmission & Distribution projects.
This role will see you leading site-based OHL operations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of high voltage overhead power transmission works across multiple locations uk wide
What you'll be doing
- Lead a small team of 4–6 OHL Technicians, ensuring safe and effective delivery of works
- Supervise day-to-day site activities including installation, maintenance and refurbishment of overhead power lines
- Plan and allocate work, ensuring teams are briefed on tasks, risks and safety precautions
- Drive high standards of health, safety, quality and productivity at all times
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and ensure compliance with safe systems of work
- Liaise with Site Engineers, other Foremen and project teams to coordinate activities and maintain progress
- Ensure materials, plant and equipment are available and used efficiently
- Report and support investigation of any incidents or near misses
- Act as a competent person, interpreting permits, RAMS and ensuring safe working practices
Who we're looking for
- Proven experience working within Overhead Lines (OHL) or the power transmission sector
- Strong supervisory or foreman experience leading small teams
- Ability to work safely in high-pressure, site-based environments
- Good communication and leadership skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Flexibility to travel and work across England & Wales
Desirable:
- OHL authorisations and plant tickets
- First Aid certification
- Strong knowledge of power transmission construction activities
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?
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.
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: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK19475
