Approved Electrician

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Approved Electrician to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role profile: A Preservation Electrician is responsible for maintaining, testing, and preserving electrical systems and equipment that are not in active use or are being stored prior to installation, commissioning, or reuse. This role is common in construction, industrial, oil & gas, and large infrastructure projects where equipment must remain in optimal condition during storage or idle periods

Education & Certification: • NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) • CompEx (desirable for hazardous areas) • ECS/CSCS card or equivalent • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) Experience: • Experience in electrical maintenance, construction, or commissioning • Familiarity with preservation procedures in industrial or construction environments • Knowledge of electrical equipment such as motors, panels, and instrumentation systems Technical Skills: • Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics • Competence in electrical testing equipment and methods • Understanding of preservation standards and manufacturer guidelines

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

An attractive/negotiated salary;

Company car or car allowance;

25 days annual leave + bank holidays;

Pension savings schemes;

Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;

Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;

Discretionary annual salary reviews.

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. 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.

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/