Location
Old Oak Common, London

Hours
Flexible working hours including nights and weekends when required

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
At Balfour Beatty, we're shaping the future of infrastructure. As a Senior Craftsperson - Mechanical, you'll play a key role in delivering temporary mechanical site services on the Old Oak Common project, helping to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical craftsperson who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and takes pride in delivering quality work in a fast-paced construction environment.

Your responsibilities will include supporting the planning and day-to-day delivery of temporary mechanical site services, working closely with Project Engineers and Supervisors to ensure works are completed safely and effectively. You will follow Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks, identify hazards and proactively implement appropriate controls, and assist in maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Additional duties include inspecting and maintaining plant, equipment and small tools before use, supporting quality assurance activities including BIM Field 360 inspections, monitoring workmanship and promoting a Right First Time culture, reporting non-conformances and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will also review plant and tool requirements, identify future site needs, highlight opportunities for efficiency improvements and reducing material waste, and support the delivery of Balfour Beatty's sustainability commitments.

Join us and be part of one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, contributing to meaningful work that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Experience
- Valid CSCS Card
- NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Building Services Engineering or equivalent
- Experience of temporary mechanical installations
- Good understanding of current health and safety legislation
- Experience delivering high-quality mechanical installations on major projects (desirable)
- Experience managing work packages from commencement through to handover (desirable)

About you
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion
- Ability to communicate safe systems of work clearly and effectively
- Flexible approach to working hours, including nights and weekends when required
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and performance
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a solutions-focused approach
- A desire to develop professionally, including working towards Appointed Person (AP) status (desirable)

Qualifications
- Understanding of mechanical specifications, inspection and test plans, and construction tolerances
- First Aid at Work qualification (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence (desirable)