Senior Craftsperson (Mechanical)

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Remote options

25 days leave

Pension

Share scheme

Volunteering leave

Recognition programs

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Senior Craftsperson – Mechanical at Old Oak Common, London. You will help deliver temporary mechanical site services, ensuring safe, efficient work to the highest standards within a fast-paced construction environment.

The role involves collaborating with Project Engineers and Supervisors, inspecting plant and equipment, and contributing to quality assurance and sustainability initiatives. A CSCS card and relevant NVQ/SVQ are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card required.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience of temporary mechanical installations.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and day-to-day delivery of temporary mechanical site services.
• Working with Project Engineers and Supervisors to ensure safe, effective completion.
• Following Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks.
• Identifying hazards and implementing controls.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Inspecting and maintaining plant, equipment and small tools before use.
• Supporting quality assurance, including BIM Field 360 inspections.
• Monitoring workmanship and promoting Right First Time.
• Reporting non-conformances and supporting continuous improvement.
• Reviewing plant and tool requirements and future site needs.
• Highlighting opportunities for efficiency and reducing material waste.
• Supporting sustainability commitments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ownership

Safety systems communication

Flexible hours

Mechanical specs & ITPs

Quality & safety

Temporary installations experience

Health & safety knowledge

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Building Services Engineering

Job description

About the role

Senior Craftsperson – Mechanical

Location: Old Oak Common, London
Business Unit: Asset & Technology Solutions

Help Deliver One of the UK’s Largest Infrastructure Projects

At Balfour Beatty, we're shaping the future of infrastructure. As a Senior Craftsperson - Mechanical, you'll play a key role in delivering temporary mechanical site services on the Old Oak Common project, helping to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical craftsperson who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and takes pride in delivering quality work in a fast-paced construction environment.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the planning and day-to-day delivery of temporary mechanical site services


• Working closely with Project Engineers and Supervisors to ensure works are completed safely and effectively


• Following Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks


• Identifying hazards and proactively implementing appropriate controls


• Assisting in maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance


• Inspecting and maintaining plant, equipment and small tools before use


• Supporting quality assurance activities, including BIM Field 360 inspections


• Monitoring workmanship and promoting a Right First Time culture


• Reporting non-conformances and supporting continuous improvement initiatives


• Reviewing plant and tool requirements and identifying future site needs


• Highlighting opportunities for efficiency improvements and reducing material waste


• Supporting the delivery of Balfour Beatty's sustainability commitments

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Valid CSCS Card


• NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Building Services Engineering or equivalent


• Experience of temporary mechanical installations


• Good understanding of current health and safety legislation


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion


• Ability to communicate safe systems of work clearly and effectively


• Flexible approach to working hours, including nights and weekends when required


• Understanding of mechanical specifications, inspection and test plans, and construction tolerances


• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and performance

Desirable

• Experience delivering high-quality mechanical installations on major projects


• First Aid at Work qualification


• Full UK driving licence


• Experience managing work packages from commencement through to handover


• A desire to develop professionally, including working towards Appointed Person (AP) status


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a solutions-focused approach

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

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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