Cabling Site Supervisor

Balfour Beatty; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Cabling Site Supervisor to oversee day-to-day supervision of site operatives and subcontractors on major cable installation projects across the UK, ensuring safety and alignment with programme.

You will work with Site Engineers and Project Managers, drive productivity, maintain high quality standards and champion Zero Harm culture. Full UK driving licence, CSCS and SSSTS are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising high-voltage cable projects.
• Experience implementing safe systems of work.
• Strong health and safety knowledge on construction sites.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS Card.
• SSSTS or equivalent supervisory qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervising cabling activities and site teams to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Leading daily briefings, toolbox talks and workforce coordination activities.
• Implementing and monitoring safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensuring all operatives have the appropriate training, authorisations and PPE.
• Coordinating labour, plant and equipment requirements to support project delivery.
• Monitoring progress against programme and escalating potential issues and risks.
• Maintaining site records, timesheets and workforce documentation.
• Supporting investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Promoting a positive health, safety, environmental and quality culture on site.
• Building effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

High-voltage cable installation

Supervisory leadership

Health & safety focus

Excellent communication

Driving licence

CSCS card

SSSTS or equivalent

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty Power T&D is at the forefront of delivering the UK's critical energy infrastructure, connecting renewable energy sources, strengthening the electricity network and supporting the transition to net zero. We are looking for an experienced Cabling Site Supervisor to join our team and play a key role in the safe and successful delivery of major cable installation projects across the UK.

What you'll be doing

As a Cabling Site Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of site operatives, subcontractors and construction activities, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

Working closely with Site Engineers, Project Managers and wider delivery teams, you'll help drive productivity, maintain high quality standards and champion our Zero Harm culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising cabling activities and site teams to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently
• Leading daily briefings, toolbox talks and workforce coordination activities
• Implementing and monitoring safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements
• Ensuring all operatives have the appropriate training, authorisations and PPE
• Coordinating labour, plant and equipment requirements to support project delivery
• Monitoring progress against programme and escalating potential issues and risks
• Maintaining site records, timesheets and workforce documentation
• Supporting investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses
• Promoting a positive health, safety, environmental and quality culture on site
• Building effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Previous experience supervising the delivery of high-voltage cable installation projects, ideally within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector
• Experience implementing and managing safe systems of work
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements on construction sites
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to motivate and manage site teams to achieve programme objectives
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS Card
• SSSTS or equivalent supervisory qualification

Desirable

• Experience working on transmission and distribution projects up to 400kV
• Knowledge of cable installation, jointing and associated civil works
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and resource management
• Good understanding of current health and safety legislation

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 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 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.

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