Scaffolding Coordination Lead

Locations: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Description About the role

Are you eager to be part of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty has a rich history of creating iconic buildings and infrastructure worldwide over the past 115 years, setting industry standards with every project.

Currently, in partnership with several consortium partners, Balfour Beatty has been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to build a groundbreaking fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage technology. This project is a key step towards making Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scaffolding Coordination Lead to support the Net Zero Teesside project at our new site in Redcar, Cleveland, Teesside.

What you'll be doing

As a Scaffolding Coordination Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Demonstrating leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW), actively promoting compliance among BBK and contractor teams.
• Ensuring all HSW requirements are integrated into your area of responsibility, with hazards eliminated or mitigated in consultation with site management and HSW teams.
• Reviewing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) to align with HSW standards and safe work practices.
• Determining scope and preparing work packs detailing scaffolding locations, requirements, estimates, and quantities.
• Collaborating with planning engineers to schedule, estimate, monitor, and close out scaffold-related activities.
• Executing work in accordance with contract specifications, project timelines, and budgets.
• Acting as the principal contractor for all onsite scaffolding equipment coordination.
• Participating in coordination meetings to ensure scope clarity and minimal disruption to construction.
• Planning and organizing all scaffolding operations and ensuring erected scaffolds are suitable for their intended use.
• Managing periodic inspections of scaffolding equipment and accessories.
• Supporting scaffold design and pre-planning, including weight limits, types, fall protection, and supports.
• Carrying out final inspections and monitoring scaffold modifications, keeping detailed records.
• Managing timely off-hiring and dismantling of scaffolding.
• Maintaining project documentation in line with company procedures.
• Reporting deviations from project baselines and assessing potential impacts on critical activities.
• Collecting and sharing data for weekly and monthly reports.
• Overseeing subcontractor reporting, attendance, progress, and providing necessary instructions and support.

Who we're looking for

• Someone capable of delivering an integrated, cost-effective scaffolding service, completing work packages on schedule and within budget.
• A proactive individual who can drive scaffold activities and contractor accountability.
• Someone who can coordinate with construction engineers to prioritize and achieve scaffold objectives.
• Experienced in developing work packs and conducting constructability reviews.
• Skilled in quality inspections, cost review, and ensuring value for money.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and influence scaffold contractors to meet safety and quality standards.
• Effective communicator at all levels, including internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Why work for us

Join us in delivering some of the UK's most ambitious projects, supporting vital infrastructure that benefits communities and the economy.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, paid leave, pension schemes, share plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more. You'll have the opportunity to shape your benefits to suit your needs.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining complex systems that underpin UK infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. Through our strategies and memberships, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more details, visit our diversity and inclusion page .

We are committed to equal opportunities, including support for Armed Forces personnel and individuals with disabilities, with initiatives like the Disability Confident Employer scheme. For more info, visit disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk .

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