About the role
Earthworks - As part of the earthworks package there is approximately 8Mm3 of materials excavation with
approx. 6.5Mm3 of deposition as part of the works and 1.5Mm3 of material to be landscaped at project
completion. Within this package there are conventional cut to fill earthworks operations, technically
demanding stabilised backfill below nuclear classified structures and stabilisation of high moisture content
peat/alluvium materials within the borrow pits. All these elements require input from the Materials engineering
discipline to ensure; material volumes are managed in the overall site balance and materials are suitable for
reuse and tested according to the Earthworks specification. The earthworks package also includes the
planning, execution and reporting of laboratory scale and site scale trials to demonstrate proof of concept for
the Backfill beneath the nuclear buildings in the MCA and for the backfill to borrow pits, these trials and the
following construction phase Quality Testing as per the contract specifications are managed by this role
What you'll be doing
Live the Project Values
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
- Support the delivery of Sustainability activities
- Establishing and maintaining safe methods of work for the materials team on site and in the
laboratory
- Undertake inspection and testing on site and in the laboratory as required by the contract, identifying
and reporting areas of risk and opportunity immediately
- Maintaining high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements
- Comply with the site quality system for materials testing laboratory, including materials reporting
- Deliver results by deadlines as required by the contract and project teams
- Maintain equipment calibrations and notify the lab manager of any defects requiring attention
- Identifying, recording and reporting of Best Practice to Project and offsite and pass to Laboratory
Manager
- Producing summary compliance reports of material compliance as required by the contract by
required deadlines
- Training and development of junior staff to ensure succession plan in place
- Manage expectations of materials team in regard to test result reporting and testing timescales
- Development of testing programmes for trials
- Executing trials and ongoing quality testing requirements as per agreed Specifications, Scopes or
ITP’s
Who we're looking for
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to collect, manage and present data in a clear manner
Desirable
- Knowledge of construction materials (Concrete, Grout, Earthworks, Aggregates, Asphalt)
- Desire for continuous improvement and development
- Quick learner
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (particularly excel)
- Well organised
Essential
- Previous Experience of working within a UKAS accredited laboratory and working with construction
materials
- Minimum NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
- Full UK driving License
Desirable
- SMSTS or SSSTS qualified
- Member of a professional institute
- Experience in training others
- Experience in reporting KPI’s and reports to a timescale
- Experience managing a defined budget
- Experience of preparing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements
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 Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
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: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK18045
