Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity to join the Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Works Supervisors, based across various locations in Scotland (Including Isle of Skye, Elgin, Aberdeen and Dundee)
This is a new opportunity where Balfour Beatty will provide you with a 13-week Upskilling Programme, designed to accelerate your professional growth and equip you with the latest industry competencies.
This structured programme blends core and mandatory training, including health and safety, first aid, and digital skills, with advanced modules in project management, technical documentation, environmental sustainability, and commercial awareness.
You’ll develop key skills in leadership, planning, incident response, and stakeholder communication, all while building a strong foundation for future career progression within the organisation. By the end of the 13 weeks, you’ll be fully prepared to take on the challenges of a Works Supervisor role, with a clear pathway for ongoing development and advancement in the Power T&D sector.
Hotel accommodation will be provided for the first 3 weeks and allowances will be provided for accommodation thereafter.
This role is aimed at those with a little to some experience in working in a construction environment and we are open minded as to what industry that is in.
ompetitive - Depending on experience
excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistence Allowances (Subject to T&C’s of role)
You must be flexible to work away from home.
Reporting into the Project Manager/Project Engineer you will for accountable for
successful project delivery including planning of subcontracted works, setting
subcontractors to work, assisting in planning and delivery of overall and wider works
program, monitoring of works, ensuring documentation is in place for work activities and ensure works are being delivered efficiently and safely.
Previous experience in any construction role or environment
Able to undertake work in high pressure situations with a flexible attitude
Ideally holds CSCS and SSSTS or equivalent
You must hold a valid UK driving license
This training is already scheduled, so we are looking for people that can start on the 26th January 2026 and be available for the full 13 weeks.
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.
Impactful Work: Contribute to a landmark project that will shape the UK’s energy landscape.
Career Development: Gain unparalleled experience and advance your career in a high-profile environment.
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…
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. 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.