Approved Electrician

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (flexible start times)

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an Approved Electrician to support the Temporary Site Services package at Old Oak Common, London, as part of the HS2 programme. You will install, inspect and maintain temporary electrical systems, working with site teams to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Key duties include hazard identification, toolbox talks, coordination with engineers, and maintaining records, while upholding zero harm standards and sustainable practices on a major infrastructure

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician.
• Current ECS Card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with temporary electrical installations.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including nights and weekends when required.
• Experience supervising or coordinating direct labour and subcontractors.
• Ability to deliver engaging toolbox talks and promote safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Installing, inspecting and maintaining temporary electrical systems on site.
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of temporary site services.
• Identifying hazards and implementing appropriate controls.
• Ensuring plant, tools and equipment are safe and fit for use.
• Contributing to toolbox talks, task briefings and safety initiatives.
• Monitoring workmanship and supporting a Right First Time culture.
• Assisting with quality assurance activities and project documentation.
• Coordinating with operational and engineering teams to meet programme requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with project standards.
• Promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible working practices.

Skills

Electrician

ECS Card

Driving licence

Temporary electrical installations

Health & Safety

Communication

Independent working

Flexible hours

Supervision

Toolbox talks

Job description

About the role

Approved Electrician -

#LI-Onsite

Location: Old Oak Common, London

Help power one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects

At Balfour Beatty, we’re delivering some of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure schemes. As part of the HS2 programme, Old Oak Common Station will become one of the country’s largest and most important transport hubs.

We are looking for an Approved Electrician to join our team and support the delivery of the Temporary Site Services (TSS) package on this landmark project.

What you’ll be doing

As an Approved Electrician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring temporary electrical installations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You’ll work closely with site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to support project delivery while maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing, inspecting and maintaining temporary electrical systems on site
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of temporary site services
• Identifying hazards and implementing appropriate controls
• Ensuring plant, tools and equipment are safe and fit for use
• Contributing to toolbox talks, task briefings and safety initiatives
• Monitoring workmanship and supporting a Right First Time culture
• Assisting with quality assurance activities and project documentation
• Coordinating with operational and engineering teams to meet programme requirements
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with project standards
• Promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible working practices

Who we’re looking for

Essential:

• Fully qualified Electrician
• Current ECS Card
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience working with temporary electrical installations
• Good understanding of current Health & Safety legislation
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Flexible approach to working hours, including nights and weekends when required
• Experience supervising or coordinating direct labour and subcontractors
• Ability to deliver engaging toolbox talks and promote safe systems of work

Desirable:

• Experience working on major construction or infrastructure projects
• Experience delivering high-quality electrical installations in complex environments
• Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills
• Experience managing works packages from start to completion
• Desire to progress towards becoming an Appointed Person (AP)

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.

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