Highways / Structures Operative

Balfour Beatty Plc
  • Lewes, DE
    3 days ago

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    Job No. BBUK21594

    Highways / Structures Operative - Lewes

    Living Places

    Operational Specialists

    Lewes

    Permanent

    About the role

    Balfour Beatty is looking for a Highways Structures Operative to join our UKCS Living Places business, working on the East Sussex Highways Contract and based at Ringmer.

    You will work across East Sussex, completing a varied range of highways and structures construction and maintenance activities. Using your knowledge and practical experience, you will ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

    This is a hands-on role that requires flexibility, including working different shift patterns and out of hours when needed to meet the requirements of the contract.

    What you'll be doing

    As a Highways Structures Operative, you will:

    • Carry out highways and structures construction, maintenance and repair activities safely, efficiently and to a high standard
    • Complete pothole and carriageway patch repairs
    • Undertake footway reconstruction, kerbing, block laying and slabbing
    • Install and repair bollards, fencing, drainage, pavements and street ironwork
    • Excavate holes and trenches safely
    • Carry out repairs to highway bridges and other structures, including brickwork, masonry and concrete repairs
    • Undertake concreting and concrete bagwork installation
    • Complete vegetation removal and timber fencing activities
    • Carry out traffic management duties in line with the relevant Code of Practice
    • Select appropriate working methods to complete each task correctly the first time
    • Use plant, equipment and machinery effectively and safely
    • Organise, control and monitor the supply of materials
    • Monitor work progress against agreed programmes and quality requirements
    • Follow all health, safety, environmental and company procedures
    • Report close calls, observations and examples of good practice
    • Provide a professional service to customers and act as an ambassador for Balfour Beatty
    • Support the effective use of resources across the contract

    Who we're looking for

    You will have practical experience in a range of highways, structures or general civil engineering activities, which may include:

    • Footway construction
    • Pothole and carriageway patch repairs
    • Highways general civils
    • Drainage and street ironwork
    • Concreting
    • Kerbing, block laying and slabbing
    • Traffic management
    • Plant operation or plant awareness
    • Manual handling
    • Brickwork and masonry repairs
    • Concrete bagwork installation
    • Vegetation removal
    • Timber fencing

    You will put health and safety first and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work. You will be reliable, adaptable and comfortable working as part of a team, while also being able to follow instructions and use your initiative.

    Good communication and customer service skills are important, along with a positive attitude, professional conduct and a willingness to learn and share knowledge. You should also be comfortable using tablets and other site-based digital tools.

    A valid driving licence and relevant industry qualifications would be beneficial. These may include:

    • Class 1 or Class 2 driving licence
    • NRSWA accreditation
    • 12D Traffic Management T1/T2
    • CSCS Highway Maintenance
    • First Aid
    • Abrasive Wheels
    • Driver CPC
    • CPCS or NPORS plant certification
    • Level 2 Winter Maintenance
    • Level 2 Construction
    • Level 3 Bricklaying

    Why work for us

    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…

    About us

    Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

    Diversity and inclusion

    At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

    As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

    We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

    We're looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com

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