Approved Electrician - Electrical (LTC)
Skills
About the role
About the role
Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor / Appointed Person (AP) to support the delivery of the temporary site services package on the prestigious Lower Thames Crossing project. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant electrical operations, supporting our commitment to Zero Harm and Right First Time delivery.
What you'll be doing
Deliver AP duties in accordance with Balfour Beatty Electrical Safe Systems of Work (ESSW).
Support the development of Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, Task Briefings and toolbox talks.
Identify hazards, implement effective controls, and drive Zero Harm behaviours.
Ensure all electrical plant, equipment, and small tools are maintained and safe to use.
Work collaboratively with BBATS Leads to plan, sequence, and approve electrical works.
Monitor workmanship quality, productivity, and adherence to specifications.
Validate labour and plant records and ensure accurate reporting.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of electrical legislation, standards, and company procedures.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and “Right First Time” across the supply chain.
Ensure timely QA completion using BIM Field 360 and contribute to weekly programme updates.
Who we're looking for
Experience working as an Electrical Supervisor, ideally with AP responsibilities.
Strong understanding of safe systems of work and electrical safety procedures consistent with internal policies
ECS Card, SMSTS and a full UK driving licence.
Ability to lead, influence and communicate clearly with workforce and subcontractors.
Experience in temporary electrical installations.
Strong work ethic with flexibility to work nights/weekends where needed.
Proven ability to produce and deliver toolbox talks and technical briefings.
Knowledge of construction tolerances, ITPs and resource allocation.
Desirable:
Prior experience on high-profile projects with complex electrical safe systems of work.
Experience in communications systems.
Trained Electrical Appointed Person (AP).
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage sections of work from planning through to handover
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
Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.
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: BBUK17605
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