Cable Foreman

London, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Rail team in London as a Cable Foreman and you can build something to be proud of.

This exciting role will lead the the cabling teams within Rail Traction to ensure that all cabling and containment systems and cables are installed in line with the customer/Balfour Beatty specifications and design documentation. In addition, the Cable Foreman will be responsible for site safe installation and management of agency and direct employed cable gangs.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee the delivery of cabling activities, ensuring all work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and meets both business and technical requirements.
• Monitor and allocate sufficient resources within the Cabling Teams to support forecasted production outputs and business needs.
• Address all technical queries and Requests for Information (RFIs) promptly to maintain workflow.
• Implement technical changes as needed, ensuring seamless integration with project requirements.
• Maintain rigorous document control over all technical documentation and information to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
• Proactively manage and resolve technical issues related to cable route designs, identifying risks and facilitating the resolution of any issues raised.
• Track project progress to ensure critical milestones are met as scheduled.
• Evaluate cabling teams' output to uphold productivity and quality standards.
• Stay informed of specification updates and changes to technical legislation.
• Record and address non-conformances, working closely with the Quality Team to investigate and resolve any reported issues.
• Deliver Toolbox talks and communicate updates to company policies and procedures to the Cabling Team.

Who we're looking for

• Experience as a Leading Cable Hand, with in-depth knowledge of IET Regulations regarding bending radii for various cable types and sizes. This includes expertise in handling power, control, instrumentation, and specialty cables installed in-ground, on racks, or in cleats.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services (Installing and Inspecting Structured Cabling Systems) or an equivalent Level 3 Vocational Qualification (VQ) for power supply and distribution cabling, as recognized by the Joint Industry Board (JIB).

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:

• Weekly paid -  attractive/negotiated salary    
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension savings scheme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies.
• Payment of 1 professional membership per year.
• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.)
• Refer and Earn scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth. 

Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.

We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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/