About the role
Balfour Beatty are looking for an Electrician (Wireman) to join our fantastic Power T&D team across Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic team supporting the delivery of key substation projects across the region. Due to continued growth and increasing demand, the successful candidate will have the flexibility to work across various locations throughout Scotland, contributing to a range of projects within our expanding portfolio.
We’re looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who is comfortable working across different sites, supporting the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of electrical systems within substations. This role offers excellent exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects and the opportunity to develop within a leading organisation in the power sector.
What you'll be doing
For this role you must be a SSE Authorised Person
- Installation of HV plant and apparatus at all voltage levels form 400Kv to 33KV
- Installation of busbar and connectors
- Installation of ground earthing, hot tinning and mechanical bending/forming
- Installation of aluminium and steel structures
- Installation of cables
- Gland and terminating multicore and power cables to meet clients standards
- Understand and be conversant in red and greed drawings and apply modifications as required
- Install labels and interlocks including electrical interlocks
- Resolve problems on site with the site Supervisors and managers
- Ensure all site procedures are being followed
- To liaise with PM, site engineers, site manager and subcontractors on progress with the job to guarantee activities are coordinated effectively across a projects location(s)
- Work with the relevant supporting functions to ensure equipment and materials are delivered to (or collected from) site in a timely manner
- Ensure that accidents and near-miss incidents are promptly reported giving accurate details established at the time of the incident, assist in investigations when required
- To ensure that documentary, data and reporting requirement are satisfied within the time frames required by all team members.
Who we're looking for
Why work for us
Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:
- Company DC pension scheme
- Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
- Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
- Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Employee assistance programme
In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.
We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.
We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone
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 can 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.
Job Reference: BBUK19316
