Senior Craftsperson (Mechanical)

What you'll be doing
Supporting the planning and day-to-day delivery of temporary mechanical site servicesWorking closely with Project Engineers and Supervisors to ensure works are completed safely and effectivelyFollowing Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talksIdentifying hazards and proactively implementing appropriate controlsAssisting in maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental complianceInspecting and maintaining plant, equipment and small tools before useSupporting quality assurance activities, including BIM Field 360 inspectionsMonitoring workmanship and promoting a Right First Time cultureReporting non-conformances and supporting continuous improvement initiativesReviewing plant and tool requirements and identifying future site needsHighlighting opportunities for efficiency improvements and reducing material wasteSupporting the delivery of Balfour Beatty's sustainability commitments
Who we're looking for
EssentialValid CSCS CardNVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Building Services Engineering or equivalentExperience of temporary mechanical installationsGood understanding of current health and safety legislationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamComfortable taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completionAbility to communicate safe systems of work clearly and effectivelyFlexible approach to working hours, including nights and weekends when requiredUnderstanding of mechanical specifications, inspection and test plans, and construction tolerancesCommitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and performanceDesirableExperience delivering high-quality mechanical installations on major projectsFirst Aid at Work qualificationFull UK driving licenceExperience managing work packages from commencement through to handoverA desire to develop professionally, including working towards Appointed Person (AP) statusStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a solutions-focused approach
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 inclusionAt 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 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: 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: