Scaffold Insulation Painting; SIP Co-ordinator

About the role

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 Scaffold Insulation Painting (SIP) Coordinator
to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

• Coordinate all SIP activities across multiple work fronts
• Develop SIP execution plans aligned with project schedules
• Manage scaffolding access strategy to support all construction ME&I work scope
• Supervise SIP supervisors and subcontractor teams
• Ensure compliance with approved method statements, ITPs, drawings, and specifications
• Coordinate inspections with Client, Consultant, and QA/QC teams
• Enforce HSE standards for work at height, coating application, and insulation works
• Monitor progress, productivity, and manpower deployment
• Resolve site constraints, clashes, and technical issues
• Support construction reporting, as‑built documentation, and handover dossiers

The SIP Coordinator is responsible for overall leadership, planning and execution of Scaffolding, Thermal Insulation and Painting/Coating (SIP) activities. The role ensures safe, high‑quality, and timely delivery of SIP works while managing interfaces with ME&I construction teams, QA/QC, HSE and all other subcontractors. Supervise daily SIP activities to ensure compliance with approved method statements, ITPs and drawings, monitor manpower, equipment and material availability, ensure proper access, tagging and inspection of scaffolding structures, coordinate hot work, confined space and work at height permits.

Ensure insulation thickness, materials, jacketing and coatings meet project specifications, verify surface preparation, paint systems, DFT measurements and curing requirements, support inspections with Client, Consultant and QA/QC teams, address NCRs and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Maintain daily progress reports and manpower logs, coordinate and track permits, inspections and approvals, support as‑built documentation and handover dossiers, report progress, constraints and risks to the site SIP lead and construction manager.

• Minimum 10‑15 years’ experience in industrial projects (Oil & Gas, Power, Petrochemical)
• Minimum 5‑10 years in a senior SIP coordination or supervisory role
• Strong experience in scaffolding systems, insulation works and industrial coatings
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• In‑depth knowledge of COW processes and best practices
• Ability to interpret data and analyse performance metrics
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of relevant safety regulations and standards
• Scaffolding Supervisor/Inspector Certification
• Advanced scaffolding Card
• CITB‑SMSTS
• CCNSG‑LATS
• IOSH Health & Safety Trained

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
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car if applicable
• Pension savings schemes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

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