Approved Electrician - Rail

London, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an Approved Electrician to join our Rail team to work in London across various site locations. The works are for the delivery of Power supply upgrades to run the new generation of trains on the Piccadilly Line as part of our multi year framework with London Underground.

What you'll be doing

• Carry out electrical installation work efficiently and independently.
• Interpret jobs from drawings and specifications, and requisition necessary installation materials.
• Responsible for the proper completion of jobs and, when required, supervise other team members.
• Carry out electrical activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with business and technical requirements.
• Address all technical queries and requests for information promptly to ensure timely issue and response.
• Maintain robust document control for all technical documentation and information.
• Anticipate, manage, and resolve technical issues related to cable route design, identifying risks and facilitating resolutions for any issues raised.
• Monitor progress to ensure critical events occur as scheduled.
• Stay updated on specification and technical legislative changes.
• Record all non-conformances and support the Quality Team in investigating any reported issues.
• Deliver toolbox talks and communicate updates on company policies and procedures to the installation team.

Who we're looking for

• Fully meets the requirements for the grade of Approved Electrician.
• Proven experience working as an Approved Electrician following the successful completion of training and immediately prior to this application.
• Demonstrates competence in Inspection and Testing.
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of the National Working Rules for the Electrical Contracting Industry, current IET Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installations, the Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and all relevant statutory and British standards, Codes of Practice, and Construction Industry Safety Regulations governing consumer installations.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

• Contract Type JIB Weekly  £21.74 p/hour
• 37.5 core base hours per week
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension savings schemes
• A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com