About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity to join the Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Works Supervisor, based in the Central Belt of Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity where Balfour Beatty will provide you with a 13-week Upskilling Programme, designed to accelerate your professional growth and equip you with the latest industry competencies.
In return you'll get:
£Competitive - Depending on experience + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistence Allowances (Subject to T&C’s of role)
Hours - 45 per week. You must be flexible to work away from home.
What you'll be doing
Reporting into the Project Manager/Project Engineer you will for accountable for
successful project delivery including planning of subcontracted works, setting
subcontractors to work, assisting in planning and delivery of overall and wider works
program, monitoring of works, ensuring documentation is in place for work activities and ensure works are being delivered efficiently and safely.
This role will be responsible for supervising small teams including sub contractors.
This first 13 weeks are a structured programme that blends core and mandatory training, including health and safety, first aid, and digital skills, with advanced modules in project management, technical documentation, environmental sustainability, and commercial awareness.
You’ll develop key skills in leadership, planning, incident response, and stakeholder communication, all while building a strong foundation for future career progression within the organisation. By the end of the 13 weeks, you’ll be fully prepared to take on the challenges of a Works Supervisor role, with a clear pathway for ongoing development and advancement in the Power T&D sector.
The training location is still being determined.
This role is aimed at those with a little to some experience in working in a construction environment and we are open minded as to what industry that is in.
Who we're looking for
To join us in this role, ideally you will have some or most of the following:
- Previous experience in any construction role or environment
- Experience in implementing safe systems of work
- Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence
- Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation
- Able to undertake work in high pressure situations with a flexible attitude
- Ideally holds CSCS and SSSTS or equivalent
- You must hold a valid UK driving license
This training is already scheduled, so we are looking for people that can start on the 26th January 2026 and be available for the full 13 weeks.
Please keep an eye out for future opportunities if you cannot make these dates.
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?
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a landmark project that will shape the UK’s energy landscape.
- Career Development: Gain unparalleled experience and advance your career in a high-profile environment.
- Dynamic Team: Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation.
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
- 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/
Job Reference: BBUK18289
