Section Supervisor - Manchester

BALFOUR BEATTY; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways management company in Manchester is seeking a Section Supervisor for the A57 Mottram Moor Link scheme. You will supervise works and manage a team while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining effective communication. Ideal candidates will have necessary certifications, experience in team management, and a flexible approach to working hours. Excellent benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Pension savings schemes

Company car

Employee discounts and offers

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Able to communicate a safe system of work.
• Ownership of tasks and communication of outcomes.
• Understanding Company Protocols on Accidents and Incidents.
• Good team player with communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and control of works.
• Input into Work Package Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Identify potential hazards and implement controls.
• Suggest improvements based on observations.

Skills

Team management

Strong communication skills

H&S legislation knowledge

Flexibility to work unsociable hours

Education

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Driving license

Job description

About the role

Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a terrific opportunity for a Section Supervisor for our A57 Mottram Moor Link scheme.

Balfour Beatty Highways maintain, manage and operate major highway networks across the UK and support local authorities creating communities where people want to live work and play.

As a Section Supervisor, you will be tasked to provide supervision of the works and control of a team comprising Gangers and direct labour force. Supervision and control of the works of Subcontractors.

What you\'ll be doing

• Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities
• Input into the production of Work Package Plans and Risk Assessments
• Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls
• Ensure all plant and small tools are adequately maintained before use
• Input into the production and delivery of Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks
• Through observation and liaison with the workforce and subcontractors suggests improvement areas
• Ensures plant is adequate for the task prior to being used

Who we\'re looking for

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours / nights / Weekends
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card and SMSTS
• Must be a good team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands the basic Company Protocols with regard to Accidents and Incidents investigations
• Uncompromising approach to the implementation of safe systems of work
• Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation

Still interested?

An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate:

• An attractive salary
• Pension savings schemes
• Company car
• A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available as well via our balfourbeattycareers.com portal.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs 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 wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You\'ll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• 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 Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

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

We are 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]