Job Description

About the role

A Ganger supervises and coordinates a small team on-site, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. They are responsible for task allocation, monitoring progress, and supporting both the workforce and site management.

What you'll be doing

Core



Live the Balfour Beatty Values Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm Support the delivery of CSUK's Sustainability activities Motivate team and manage performance; monitor the competency of team members and undertake training/ coaching as appropriate

Health, Safety & Environmental


Carries out Safety & Environment Tours as required by the Project H & S Plan Contributes to Accident / Incident Investigations. Keeps up to date with changes in internal procedures and cascades information to the operational team Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies Ensures that the Environmental Policy and appropriate parts of Environmental Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce, particularly to those engaged on activities that have been identified as likely to have a significant environmental impact Seeks to improve levels of safety at every opportunity


Engineering Control



Ensures that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability Identifies and request training as required

Quality


Implements systems and processes to manage the quality of the constructive works Periodic involvement in working groups focused on Improvement Areas Takes ownership of tasks and quality requirements Works with the Team Lead to ensure appropriate action is taken on findings from site audits/checks Ensures knowledge and completion of appropriate ITP processes to complete quality management on site Ensures that a culture of Right First Time is adopted Carry out Quality Tool Box Talks


Productivity


Able to understand programmes and Project KPI's and can make suggestions to improve performance

Who we're looking for

Core



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 with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights, as required by the programme Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility Holds a current driving license SSSTS and CSCS Gold Card or NVQ Level 3 Must be a good team player, with experience of working with multi-discipline teams Excellent communication skills, with strong interpersonal and influencing skills Proficient IT skills

Health Safety & Environmental


Experienced in partaking in Safety & Environment Tours Uncompromising approach to the development, implementation and management of safe systems of work Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation Innovative approach to enhancing safe systems of work Experienced in the delivery of engaging toolbox talks Engineering Control Understanding and appreciation of Engineering controls and communicate WPP's / TBS's and Permits


Quality



Appreciates the relevant Business Management System and implements systems and processes Understanding of construction tolerances Understands the requirements of Inspection and Test Plans Encourages ownership within the team and fosters a culture of Right First Time

Productivity


Monitoring daily outputs and measuring against the weekly programmes

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

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



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



Job Reference: BBUK14830