Overhead Lines Foreman - Lead UK Team (Scotland)

Balfour Beatty plc; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

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.