Job Description

Job No. BBUK14361


Foreman - Wallend - Isle of Grain
Regional Civils
Design Engineering
Wallend - Isle of Grain


Permanent


About the role


We're looking for a committed and experienced Foreman to join our project team at the Wallend 400kV site in Kent - a key part of the Siemens/NeuConnect development. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a leading role on a high-profile project, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery.

As Foreman, you'll supervise direct labour teams, support subcontractor management, and drive site operations forward to meet programme milestones. You'll be a key voice on-site, delivering both leadership and technical excellence.
What you'll be doing




Lead and manage site teams, including gangers and operatives
Oversee and support subcontractor activities
Monitor site progress against programme and KPIs
Ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
Support the production of Work Package Plans, Task Briefs and Risk Assessments
Drive quality through Right First Time culture and hands-on quality inspections
Engage with short interval control meetings to drive daily productivity
Validate labour, plant and resource records in line with cost control processes


Who we're looking for




A strong communicator who can lead teams effectively and safely
Demonstrated leadership experience in a construction environment
Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
Holds a valid CSCS Card, SMSTS, and a full UK driving licence
Capable of working flexible hours including nights and weekends when required
Confident using digital tools such as BIM Field 360 (or willing to learn)


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


With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com