Overhead Lines Foreman - Lead UK Team (Scotland)

Balfour Beatty plc

Dundee

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Smart working
25 days annual leave
Family friendly policies
Pension

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Foreman – Overhead Lines (OHL) to lead a small team across Scotland. You will supervise 4–6 OHL Technicians, coordinate live-network work, and ensure safety, quality and productivity on site.

The role requires a flexible approach including working away from home when required, and a strong emphasis on health and safety in a live transmission environment.

Qualifications

  • Full clean driving licence is essential.
  • Experience of working on construction projects in the power industry is preferred.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Safely set and lead the gang, plan duties, brief staff on objectives, risks and procedures.
  • Coordinate activities with foremen and site engineers, manage equipment and materials.
  • Report accidents and near-misses, assist investigations as needed.
  • Deliver toolbox talks, safety alerts, and briefings to the team.
  • Supervise operatives daily, ensure proper methods and PPE are followed.
  • Ensure safety signage and equipment placement before work begins.

Skills

Full clean driving licence
Team leadership
Health and safety focus

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Foreman – Overhead Lines (OHL) to lead a small team across Scotland. You will supervise 4–6 OHL Technicians, coordinate live-network work, and ensure safety, quality and productivity on site.

The role requires a flexible approach including working away from home when required, and a strong emphasis on health and safety in a live transmission environment.

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