Control of Work Senior Engineer - Redcar

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty has 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 has 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 Control Of Work Senior Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you’ll be doing

• Strategic planning and implementation – provide and support the overall CoW strategy, manage the system and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance.
• Process optimisation – support improvement of work‑management processes, ensuring they are efficient, effective and aligned with operational priorities and safety standards; competent in hot works, confined‑space entry and SIMOPS control, and knowledgeable in MEI work and construction activities.
• Documentation and recordkeeping – maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records, reports, and documentation related to CoW activities, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Safety and compliance – ensure all CoW activities are conducted in accordance with relevant safety regulations and standards, promoting a culture of safety and risk awareness.
• Performance monitoring and reporting – monitor KPIs related to CoW activities, identify areas for improvement, and report on performance to management; competent with electronic permit systems, running, using, and administering the permit system.
• Stakeholder management – collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication regarding CoW activities.
• Change management – support changes to CoW processes and procedures, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.
• Problem solving and issue resolution – identify and solve issues related to CoW activities, ensuring timely and effective solutions.

Responsibilities

Responsible for running and optimizing the processes related to managing work activities within an organization, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role involves developing and implementing CoW strategies, managing related documentation and records, and leading a team of professionals.

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Strong history in issuing work‑control permits.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of CoW processes and best practices.
• 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.
• Experience in working within a team developing systems and managing safe systems of work.

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.

Benefits

• Smart working – flexible, staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies – 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high‑speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance, we have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.

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. Visit us for more. 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 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 also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.

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