Electrical Appointed Person: Safe, High-Impact Site Installations

Balfour Beatty plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working up to 40%

25 days annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in Glasgow is seeking an Electrical Appointed Person (AP) to join our operational teams, supporting the delivery of temporary site electrical services across projects nationwide. You will ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality installations while working with site teams to drive safety, performance and continuous improvement.

In this role you’ll undertake AP duties under ESSW and promote a Zero Harm culture.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of temporary electrical installations across multiple projects.
• Undertaking Appointed Person (AP) duties in line with ESSW.
• Promoting a Zero Harm culture and ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
• Reviewing RAMS and task briefs to ensure safe delivery.
• Identifying risks and implementing control measures.
• Supporting Electrical Supervisor in maintaining installation quality.
• Monitoring plant, tools, and materials for suitability and waste minimisation.
• Assisting with QA processes and BIM Field 360 records.
• Reporting scope changes or non-conformances.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and Right First Time delivery.

Skills

Safe systems of work

BS7671 knowledge

Electrical installations

Ownership & communication

Travel nationwide

UK driving licence

ECS card

SMSTS

RAMS review

BIM Field 360

Tools

BIM Field 360

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc in Glasgow is seeking an Electrical Appointed Person (AP) to join our operational teams, supporting the delivery of temporary site electrical services across projects nationwide. You will ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality installations while working with site teams to drive safety, performance and continuous improvement.

In this role you’ll undertake AP duties under ESSW and promote a Zero Harm culture.