General Operative, Energy​/Power Generation

About The Role

Job Title
:
General Operative

Location
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Inverness

Project Type
:
Civils / Highways

Company
:
Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is a leading national infrastructure and construction company with more than a century of heritage in Scotland, delivering key projects that strengthen communities and improve national connectivity.

As the contractor delivering the £185 million A9 Tomatin to Moy upgrade, Balfour Beatty is transforming a key section of the route by converting the existing single-carriageway into a dual carriageway, constructing four new bridges, and improving junctions and side roads to enhance safety and regional transport links.

Successful candidates will enjoy being part of a major national improvement programme, contributing to meaningful work that directly enhances local infrastructure, safety and economic growth across the Highlands.

• Always follow Balfour Beatty’s four Golden Rules.
• Carry out all work safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward safety and colleagues.
• Report all near misses, hazards, and observations to the hotline and your Supervisor.
• Follow company and manufacturer procedures to meet required standards.
• Inform the Supervisor or Chargehand of anything that could affect progress (e.g., breakdowns, damage).
• Complete maintenance and inspection checks accurately and submit them on time.
• Keep the depot clean and tidy.
• Make sure task briefings are completed before starting work.
• Produce work to the required quality and quantity standards.
• Work proactively with Charge hands and Supervisors to plan ahead.
• Take an active role in Daily Activity Briefings and team briefings.
• Maintain good understanding of processes and equipment.
• Be flexible with overtime and break times when needed.
• Support team members and show willingness to help.
• Demonstrate Balfour Beatty behaviours (6 E’s) and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Share knowledge and help train others when needed.
• Communicate and collaborate consistently with the team.
• Be willing to learn, ask questions when unsure, and listen to others.
• Show a positive attitude and lead by example.
• Be capable of temporarily taking on Supervisor duties when required.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with Supervisors.
• Able to work well within a team environment.
• Confident in challenging others appropriately and open to being challenged.
• Good understanding of work package plans, method statements, procedures, risk assessments and site‑specific rules (including lift plans).
• Must hold an HSE CSCS card.

Professional & Personal Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.

• Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

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