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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 worldwide over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project. As a result, alongside consortium partners, Balfour Beatty has been selected by bp to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage, a key driver behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster. Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Plant Coordinator to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What you\'ll be doing
* Fleet Admin Management – STH (Core Fleet Initial requirements dealt with by Fleet Business Partners)
* Monitor asset utilisation across the project; optimise the use of telematics of plant and fleet equipment and minimise costs
* Ensure all operations conducted in line with the minimum Balfour Beatty H&S standards
* Maintain strong relationship with the whole project team
* Engage with project delivery team and their activities on site looking at forward pipeline of equipment needed
* Engaging with OEM and BB innovation on product development
* Always keep the electronic site hire administration book fully updated
* Ensure full management of site requisition management and tender allowance cost management in line with site sign off
* Work with Project team to ensure appropriate Plant & Fleet selection for any given task
* Liaising with Logistics team to manage plant and fleet movements to and from site
* Supporting the ATS business in managing the maintenance and servicing procedures
* Ensuring site related asset records are kept and maintained in line with Balfour Beatty Group and legislative requirements
* Ensuring all asset defects are rectified promptly, managing the supply chain as required
* Liaising with suppliers and site team to ensure plant operator competences are maintained
* Identifying and raising to the Project Director and works manager any operational deficiencies or areas of improvement
* Being the operational point of contact for all plant and fleet related issues on the Project
* Embedded within the Project Team – attend cost control meetings, resource reviews and contribute to weekly plant return analysis
* Work closely with telematics to ensure project teams are aware of underutilised plant & fleet equipment
* Review weekly plant & fleet hire report and attend plant meetings with agents/foreman/works manager
* Site safety walks; audit equipment for BB specification compliance and drive higher standards
* Support in the resolution of any invoice queries
* Manage all requests for breakdowns of internal and external plant items and log them with the appropriate supplier/internal workshop
* Follow up on all breakdowns, on hires and off-hires with suppliers/internal workshops and customers to meet SLA
* Ensure all purchase orders are placed accurately and completed on time to the customer’s specification
* Innovate ideas and new procedures to resolve issues within the project
* Document all issues relating to the Plant Hire Desk and escalate to the Plant Team Leader
* Support the procurement team in sourcing supply frameworks for plant and equipment
* Support operations and central support functions with supplier performance and review meetings as necessary
* Attend relevant senior management meetings and contract meetings to advise, support, report, and recommend on all plant related issues and costs
* Provide clear leadership on a Zero Harm culture and lead safety from the front
Communication
* Regular communication with the relevant businesses, contract depots, delivery teams, supply chain and manufacturers and Balfour Beatty Plant teams to encourage sharing of best practice
Who we\'re looking for
The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities and experience:
Experience
* A good general understanding of plant & equipment
* Can demonstrate a structured approach to Plant Management
* Experience of managing numerous stakeholders
* Experience in the plant and equipment industry
* Experience in managing a large stakeholder community
* Customer focus first approach
* Clear drive and ambition, self-motivated
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation
Behaviours
* Confident and effective at communicating with Senior leadership, OEMs, supply chain partners and all levels of site personnel
* Confident, articulate and effective at communicating with all stakeholders
* Can identify areas for improvement and communicate them with teams
* Will contribute to meetings and consistently deliver all actions assigned
* Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple projects
* Must be self-motivated and invest energy into improving the business
* Will lead by example at all times in relation to safety
Competencies
* Thinks broadly about the business and demonstrates sound commercial judgement with innovative, long-term impact ideas
* Demonstrates complete focus and determination to achieve successful outcomes; self-starter with initiative
* Strong computer skills focused on Excel/Word/PowerPoint; conversant with MS Project
* Previous site-based or senior plant management position preferred
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset. We focus on recruiting, training and developing people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and ongoing skills development.
Some Of Our Key Benefits
* An attractive/negotiated salary
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Company car
* Pension savings schemes
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and family-friendly policies
* Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
* Discretionary annual salary reviews
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. 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 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 an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. 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. We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum requirements. For more info, visit: disability confident campaign (text removed).
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Construction
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