Plant Manager

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Manager to join our outstanding Major Projects team to work at our Old Oak Common development in London - join us and be part of the largest construction project in the UK.

HS2's new c. 1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UK's best connected rail station once completed. Our Balfour Beatty VINCI SYTRA joint venture will be responsible for the final design, construction, and commissioning of the station in Northwest London.

Upon completion, the new station will boast six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line. Old Oak Common will also provide high speed rail services to the Midlands, central London, Scotland, and the North, as well as direct services to three major airports. Incorporating passenger and retail facilities, the new station will provide an exceptional customer experience for both passengers and visitors to the station.

What you'll be doing

• Undertake LOLER and PUWER inspections and generate the appropriate documentation on complex equipment that are managed on the project.
• Inspect plant to ensure it is in line with Industry Standards as well as LOLER and PUWER requirements.
• Develop and maintain a robust monitoring and documentation system that records the condition of the plant and tools, including overseeing in house equipment and material testing and producing reports.
• Monitor equipment to confirm and enable that they are in good working order.
• Manage and monitor all plant to confirm compliance to all schedules for machines and facilities and assist in installation of all equipment (where required).
• Report any issues in accordance with the processes and procedures.
• Deliver training to refresh and upskill the workforce.

Who we're looking for

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• NVQ Level 3 or higher
• CSWIP Plant Inspection (Level 3)
• NPROS N039 Plant Inspector
• Strong leadership and managerial attributes
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills
• Familiar with operating plant equipment from both safety and working efficiency perspectives
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in verbal and written form
• Knowledge and working experience around PUWER and LOLER regulations
• To hold a full UK driving licence
• Flexible approach to working hours and activities
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practice relating to loading, off loading and securing of vehicle load

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?

• 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/partner leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design to all aspects of construction and maintenance, we have the proven expertise to deliver large scale projects safely and successfully.

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.

Disability Confident Employer

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.