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About the role

Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow’s challenges. Join our Power team as a Working at Heights Trainer/Assessor Team Leader and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of.

To train and assess all activities associated with EHV Overhead lines operational requirements and set standards.

Key Accountabilities:

Promote and encourage a culture that aligns with and actively supports the company values.

Perform all training, assessment and certification of OHL (Overhead Lines) Training for the business.

Train assess and verify construction activities such as plant and vocational qualifications.

Work in conjunction with the Training team to develop added value training solutions in support of business needs now and in the future.

Understand the importance of corporate governance and ensure consistent measures and standards are applied.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate and maintain an effective communication flow and to build strong partnerships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to meet site requirements for Overhead Lines training/assessing and certification to NVQ standard.

Assess all Over Head Linesmen to ensure they are compliant with current legislation and company standards

Work in conjunction with the Training Team to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the training solution(s) in relation to business needs and realign where appropriate or to develop new training materials and review all existing training/learning material and where appropriate bring in line with the agreed standard/company branding as laid out by the Qualification & Design Consultant.

Assess/manage and deliver OHL Vocational Qualifications

Train & Deliver various training packages

Promote OHL training and source work where appropriate

Deliver various OHL Training and also assess at the annual Winter Training school

Travel throughout the UK with potential to travel worldwide assessing and delivering OHL & VQ Training

Support and drive a compliant and professional service in line with the Company and P & OD strategy.

Ensure that you develop your capabilities through continuing professional development

Interacts with:

Training Team

All Power Central Services Departments

All Power Sector Managers and teams

Power Directors

BB Group and other Balfour Beatty operating companies

Third party providers & clients

Who we're looking for

Essential

Experience of working within the utilities industry

Experience of climbing and working within the High Voltage Transmission business

Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft packages such as Word, Exceland PowerPoint

Holds a Level 3/4 or equivalent qualification in a related subject (i.e. engineering)

Full Driving License (maximum 6 points)

Willingness to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home for short periods

Advanced ClimberTower Rescue

Teaching Qualification (PTLLS/17302/Level 3) or Equivalent

Management or Supervision Qualification

Desirable

IRATA

TAQA (A1) workplace assessor qualification or equivalent

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’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At 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, visit

We are 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