Scaffolding Coordination Lead

Balfour Beatty

  • Redcar, North Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
About the roleDo 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.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scaffolding Coordination Lead to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar-in-Cleveland on Teesside.What you'll be doingAs a Scaffolding Coordination Lead you will have the following responsibilities;
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW).
Actively encourages and leads the BBK and contractor teams to implement and comply with Project HSW requirements.
  • Ensures all relevant HSW requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSW team, HSW hazards are
eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable.
  • Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with
regard to HSW requirements and satisfy site safe systems of work.
  • Determines scope and prepares work packs detailing extent of scaffolding [location,
requirements, estimate, quantities]
  • Interface with planning engineers to plan, schedule, estimate, progress monitor and
closeout scaffold related activities.
  • Ensures work within their area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the
contract and conform with project time and budget requirements.
  • Acts as the principal contractor in the coordination of all scaffolding equipment onsite.
  • Attends coordination meetings between contractors onsite to ensure scopes are
adequately planned and minimum hindrance to the construction work.
  • Ensures all scaffolding operations are planned and organised.
  • Ensures all scaffold erected is suitable for the proposed use.
  • Ensures that scaffold equipment and scaffolding accessories are subject to a periodic thorough examination.
  • Assists in the designs and pre-plans the scaffold including weight limitations, scaffold type, fall protection, tie-offs, supports.
  • Ensures final inspections are carried out prior to use.
  • Monitors scaffold alterations and modification keeping records.
  • Manages timely/prompt off hiring and dismantling.
  • Ensure project documentation and files are maintained in line with company
procedures.
  • Report slippages against project baseline and advise potential impact on project
critical activities.
  • Collate and disseminate data required for weekly/monthly reporting.
  • Oversee subcontractors reporting, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress; providing direct instruction and support as necessary such that contractual arrangements are achieved.
Who we're looking for
  • Deliver an integrated and cost-effective scaffolding service to the business ensuring
work packages are completed on time and within budget.
  • Drive the execution of scaffold activities.
  • Drive contractor accountability, productivity and identify/eliminate issues.
  • Coordinate with area construction engineers ensuring construction scaffold priorities are identified and achieved.
  • Support work pack development and constructability reviews.
  • Carry out quality inspections, review of actual costs vs estimated costs to ensure all works are aligned with job requirements and represent value for money.
  • Influence scaffold contractors [by mentoring, coaching, training] to deliver the
required scopes to safety and quality requirements.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels [and in particular with internal, client
and sub-contractor teams].Why work for usDay 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 usBalfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.Diversity and inclusionAt 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, visitTo 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: .

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