7 Construction / Trades jobs in Lowestoft, Suffolk

The scope of the Enabling Works and Earthwork is the design, planning, procurement and execution of some of the early SZC civils scope including - SSSI Crossing, ground improvements, dewatering, diaphragm walls, sea defence, marine bulk import facility (MBIF), beach landing facility (BLF), construction drainage outfall and bulk Earthworks. What you'll be doing Health Safety & Environmental

• Production of Task Briefing Sheets and Method Statements
• Contribution to production of Permit to Dig, including briefing to the workforce
• Carries out associated briefings
• Carries out Safety Inspections inline with role requirements as a minimum
• Hazard Identification and contribution to development of SSoW
Engineering Control
• Providing accurate Setting out and aswell as establishing primary control when needed
• The provision of sketches detailing the setting out information installed
• Maintain survey equipment including registers of equipment and testing regimes.
• Ability to read and determine information from drawings, schedules and specification.
Quality
• Production of as - built drawings & records for every element of the works involved in.
• Completion of Quality Check Sheets and production of information for Handover Documentation
• Maintaining accurate records - Daily Diary, photographs, records of site discussions
Productivity
• Measures actual materials used and reconciles with theoretical measure
• Works to Weekly Programme - drafted by others - and marks up progress achieved weekly.
• Contributes to collection of data for Key Performance Indicators, including reasons for difference
• Highlights issues that have been affecting safe production onsite and providing solutions to workforce and reporting line manager
Commercial
• Production of accurate daily diary of resources, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and outputs.
• Produces weekly measure. Take offs and schedules materials accurately
• Understands what is classified as additional work and understands how to record this.
• Familiar with actual resourcing levels versus budget and reporting of reasons for difference.
  
  Knowledge & Skills
Essential
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately
• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems
• Knowledge of Project Management methodology.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willing to work away from home.
Desirable
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
• People Management experience and relationship management skills
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and Financial control.
Qualifications & Experience Essential
• HNC/HND/Degree in relevant discipline and/or relevant Site Experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry
• CSCS card
  
  Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. 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. 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 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: Balfour Beatty

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. 42 hours per week. - 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…