Operations Supervisor

Balfour Beatty; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Northampton seeks an Operations Supervisor to manage workforce performance on the Northamptonshire Street Lighting PFI contract. The role requires supervision experience in operational teams, extensive safety oversight, and solution-oriented skills. Join us to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects with competitive benefits including flexible working hours and extensive leave options.

Benefits

Smart working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience supervising operational teams required.
• Ability to engage in live highway work expected.
• Solution-oriented mindset is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational performance of the workforce.
• Ensure adherence to Zero Harm and Right First Time principles.
• Engage with supply chain partners for effective deployment.

Skills

Supervision of Operational teams

Experience in a live highway environment

Solution orientated

SSSTS certified

Full UK Driving licence

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty's projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join ourLiving Placesteam as anOperations Supervisor in Northampton and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

Role Purpose:

Provide High quality supervisor of direct labour and subcontract workforce on the
Northamptonshire Street Lighting PFI contract

What you'll be doing

Your accountabilities will include:

• Accountability for operational performance of workforce and supply chain
• Line manager responsibility for direct labour workforce.
• Uncompromising approach to Zero Harm and Right First Time
• Ensure workforce is effectively resourced.
• Setting team to work with effective briefings and stand down sessions.
• Engagement with supply chain partners and ensure safe and effective deployment on the network.
• Provide visible on-site leadership and carry out regular Safety, Quality &
  Environment inspections.
• Ensure that all Non-Conformances are reported as required.

Who we're looking for

Requirements Include:

• Experienced in the Supervision of Operational teams
• Experience of works in a live highway environment
• Solution orientated individual
• SSSTS
• Full UK Driving licence

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 Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

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: [e-mail]