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Balfour Beatty Plc

Leading Cable Hand

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Balfour Beatty Plc
International infrastructure group delivering construction, support services & infrastructure investments.
Lead cable teams for installation, ensuring safety, quality, schedule at Hinkley Point C.
7d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
26,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Support services
Infrastructure investments
Project management
Engineering
Asset operation and maintenance
Infrastructure financing
Rail construction
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Off-site solutions
Pipe fabrication and installation
Infrastructure Investments
Construction Services
Support Services
Civil engineering
Building
Role
What you would be doing
cable installation
quality inspection
material logistics
progress tracking
safety compliance
team leadership
  • Ensure packages comply with good design practice and relevant technical group standards.
  • Ensure that the package is executed with minimum rework.
  • Ensure that the project team are notified of all potential opportunities and risks
  • Lead by example in maintaining a strong safety-first culture.
  • Plan, lead, and direct multiple cable teams to achieve installation targets.
  • Stop work and escalate immediately if unsafe practices or conditions are identified.
  • Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and contribute toward observation and other KPIs
  • Support training and mentoring of less experienced cable hands.
  • Assist with material requisitioning, logistics, and ensuring the correct equipment and materials are available as required
  • Act as the point of contact between Supervisors / Cable Chargehand and the workforce.
  • Ensure all aspects of LV, MV, and HV cable installation, containment, routing, and final fixing are to specifications
  • Oversee the installation, pulling, dressing and final fixing of cables.
  • Proactively identify and resolve installation issues promptly to minimise delays.
  • Provide hands-on technical guidance where required to resolve issues.
  • Conduct inspections and quality checks to verify installation meets acceptance criteria.
  • Ensure that packages are delivered to programme, budget, safety and quality expectations/standards.
  • Liaise with engineers, supervisors, cable chargehand and other trades to coordinate activities.
  • Ensure compliance with Sellafield nuclear safety rules, permits to work, method statements, and risk assessments.
  • Allocate tasks, monitor productivity, and ensure correct resource deployment.
  • Track progress against installation schedules and report on performance, risks, and delays.
  • Record and report progress (Daily / Weekly)
What you bring
security clearance
cscs card
iosh
sssts
cabling knowledge
team leadership
  • Can obtain the required security clearances
  • Manual Handling, Cable Pulling, and Working at Height competency training.
  • Ambitious and keen to progress through ECS / JIB Cable grading system
  • ECS / CSCS Card – Leading Cable Hand
  • IOSH Working Safely or equivalent (minimum requirement)
  • Proven experience of leading cabling teams and overseeing cable installation in the nuclear sector
  • Strong technical knowledge in all aspects of cabling including, segregation requirements, cable fixing specifications and winching operations
  • SSSTS or equivalent supervisory safety training (preferred).
  • First Aid at Work (desirable).
Benefits
  • 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
  • Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
  • 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…
  • Support in scheduling obligations our required work durations & sequences
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1909
Year Founded
The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.
£10 billion
Annual Revenues
The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.
FTSE 250
Stock Exchange Ranking
The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.
  • It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
  • Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
  • Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
  • An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.
Culture + Values
  • They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
  • They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
  • They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
  • They prioritize personal safety above all else.
  • They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
  • They foster a culture of positive communication.
  • They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
  • They encourage growth and development continuously.
  • They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
  • They value every individual and their contributions.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2045 & 2050
Emissions Reduction Targets
Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
50% Emissions Cut by 2030
Carbon Reduction Goal
Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.
40% Waste Reduction
UK Waste Intensity Target
Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.
£3B Social Value by 2025
Community Investment Goal
Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.
  • Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
  • Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
  • Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
  • First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle
Inclusion & Diversity
60% by 2030
Minority Ethnic & Black Representation
Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.
50% by 2030
Female Colleagues
Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.
  • Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn
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