Rig Operator – Piling & Site Safety Champion

Company: Balfour Beatty plc
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for aRig Operator to join ourGround Engineering team.

What you’ll be doing

The successful candidate will:

  • Assist with HSE targets and standards are maintained;
  • Focus on Zero Harm, Defect free delivery and sustainability principles;
  • Support the implementation of H&S documentation;
  • Support immediate management in setting people to work and attend and participate in Daily Activity Briefings;
  • Follow Risk Assessments, Method Statements / WPP (RAMS) work to existing Balfour Beatty Safe Systems of Work;
  • Ensure exclusion zones are maintained including signage, gate, etc by working closely with designated Rig Attendant;
  • Report all Observations – Close Calls/Good Practice – informing Supervisor;
  • Be aware of project plans, specification, schedules, and sequence of works;
  • Follow schedules/programmes, identifying conflicts and propose resolutions;
  • Monitor and react to ground/site conditions including Piling Platform;
  • Ensure works are carried out in the most efficient and safe manner;
  • Prepared to work overtime/flexible on breaks as and when the contract requires;
  • Prepared to complete other Site Roles and Tasks within Team;
  • Understanding of safe systems of work, eliminating safety risks through good logistics – loading and unloading;
  • Understand the importance of logistics for programme success;
  • Follow sequencing and logic of the project process;
  • Follow drawings, specifications, and checklists;
  • Complete required checklists, snags, and quality observations;
  • Play an active role in supporting the management of quality issues and the QA process (including NCRs);
  • Assist in meeting target outputs as required for Scope of works;
  • Be aware of key contract dates and key contractual requirements of sustainability.

Who we’re looking for

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • Awareness of the need to develop leadership skills;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Ability to support improvement of safety and sustainability performance;
  • Basic IT skills for the use of Rig Computer Systems;
  • Ability and prepared to train, instruct, and share knowledge;
  • Piling techniques within Rotary, CFA, and Mini Piling;
  • Rigging and derigging;
  • Proactive Maintenance of Piling rig and equipment recording issues and faults as required;
  • Awareness of scheduling and programme management. Short-term planning for the overall construction programme;
  • Basic principles and importance of regulatory requirements and Standards;
  • Basic understanding of safety protocols and best practices;
  • Understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes;
  • Awareness of environmental sustainability practices;
  • Awareness of construction technology and innovation;
  • Awareness of compliance with regulations and standards;
  • Awareness of environmentally sustainable practices in construction projects;
  • CPCS – A48 Piling Rig Bored >20tn. (Rotary/CFA);
  • CPCS – A47 Piling Rig Bored < 20tn. (Mini Piling);
  • CPCS – A40 Slinger Signaller;
  • CPC – A74 Piling Rig Attendant;
  • Manual Handling;
  • Fit For Role -Safety Critical Medical (SEQUAL Registered);
  • Manufacture/supplier training where required (Bauer, Casagrande, Klemm, etc.).

Benefits

Some of our key benefits are:

  • An attractive/negotiated salary;
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
  • Pension savings schemes;
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
  • Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
  • Discretionary annual salary reviews.

EEO Statements

As a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’, we 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 and to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026