Senior Craftsperson; Mechanical

About the role

Senior Craftsperson – Mechanical

Location: Old Oak Common, London
Business Unit: Asset & Technology Solutions

At Balfour Beatty, we're shaping the future of infrastructure. As a Senior Craftsperson - Mechanical, you'll play a key role in delivering temporary mechanical site services on the Old Oak Common project, helping to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical craftsperson who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and takes pride in delivering quality work in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Supporting the planning and day-to-day delivery of temporary mechanical site services
• Working closely with Project Engineers and Supervisors to ensure works are completed safely and effectively
• Following Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks
• Identifying hazards and proactively implementing appropriate controls
• Assisting in maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Inspecting and maintaining plant, equipment and small tools before use
• Supporting quality assurance activities, including BIM Field 360 inspections
• Monitoring workmanship and promoting a Right First Time culture
• Reporting non-conformances and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Reviewing plant and tool requirements and identifying future site needs
• Highlighting opportunities for efficiency improvements and reducing material waste
• Supporting the delivery of Balfour Beatty's sustainability commitments

Essential

• Valid CSCS Card
• NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Building Services Engineering or equivalent
• Experience of temporary mechanical installations
• Good understanding of current health and safety legislation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion
• Ability to communicate safe systems of work clearly and effectively
• Flexible approach to working hours, including nights and weekends when required
• Understanding of mechanical specifications, inspection and test plans, and construction tolerances
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and performance

• Experience delivering high-quality mechanical installations on major projects
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience managing work packages from commencement through to handover
• A desire to develop professionally, including working towards Appointed Person (AP) status
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a solutions-focused approach

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…

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour…