Approved Electrician

Balfour Beatty plc; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% remote)

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension & share scheme

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is looking for an Electrical Appointed Person (AP) to support the delivery of temporary site services across Scotland. You will ensure electrical installations are delivered safely, compliantly, and to high standards, collaborating with project and site teams.

The role requires regular nationwide travel with overnight stays; you will promote a Zero Harm culture, review RAMS and task briefs, identify risks, and support the Electrical Supervisor to maintain quality and drive

Qualifications

• AP duties and responsibilities as Electrical Appointed Person
• Commitment to Zero Harm safety culture and safe systems of work
• Review RAMS and task briefs for safe and compliant delivery
• Knowledge of BS7671 electrical standards and compliance
• SMSTS and ECS card holders preferred for site work
• Full UK driving licence essential

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of temporary electrical installations across multiple projects
• Undertake AP duties in line with ESSW
• Promote Zero Harm culture and ensure safe systems of work are followed
• Review work package plans, RAMS, and task briefings for safety and compliance
• Identify risks and implement control measures
• Support Electrical Supervisor to maintain installation quality
• Monitor plant, tools and materials for suitability and waste minimisation
• Assist with QA processes and BIM Field 360 records
• Identify scope changes or non-conformances and report
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Right First Time delivery

Skills

AP duties

Zero Harm

RAMS review

BS7671

SMSTS

ECS card

Driving licence

Job description

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Appointed Person (AP) to join our operational teams, supporting the delivery of temporary site services acrossBalfour Beatty projects throughout Scotland.

In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring electrical installations are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest standards. Working closely with project and site teams, you will play a vital part in driving operational performance, promoting best practice, and championing a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Due to the nature of the role, regular travel across Scotland is required, with overnight stays away from home needed to support projects and operational teams across multiple locations.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the delivery of temporary electrical installations across multiple projects
• Undertaking Appointed Person (AP) duties in line with Balfour Beatty Electrical Safe Systems of Work (ESSW)
• Promoting a strong Zero Harm culture and ensuring safe systems of work are clearly communicated and followed
• Reviewing work package plans, RAMS, and task briefings to ensure safe and compliant delivery
• Identifying risks and proactively implementing control measures
• Supporting the Electrical Supervisor in maintaining installation quality and workmanship standards
• Monitoring plant, tools, and materials to ensure suitability and minimise waste
• Assisting with QA processes, including BIM Field 360, and maintaining accurate records
• Identifying and reporting any scope changes or non-conformances
• Contributing to continuous improvement and “Right First Time” delivery across projects

Who we're looking for

• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and current H&S legislation, including BS7671
• Experience in temporary electrical installations within a construction environment
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and communicate effectively with teams and subcontractors
• Proactive, safety-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence, ECS card and SMSTS
• Flexibility to travel nationwide and work occasional nights and weekends

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

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via [e-mail]