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Workforce assistant – balfour beatty ground engineering | ipswich / suffolk

Leiston
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering
Engineering
Posted: 10 March
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About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Workforce Assistant to join our Ground Engineering team working on the Sizewell C project in Suffolk. Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low‑carbon electricity.


What you'll be doing

* Maintain accurate training records, including certification expiry dates and renewal schedules.
* Monitor compliance with mandatory training (e.g., lifting operations, piling operative, plant operation, etc.).
* Liaise with approved training providers to arrange courses and confirm on‑boarding.
* Organise and book site inductions for new starters and visitors across GSA projects.
* Maintain induction records and ensure timely updates to site access systems.
* Support onboarding by ensuring new starters complete required induction and safety training.
* Manage the Learning & Development database and system used across the GSA alliance.
* Generate compliance reports for site managers, project leads, and alliance stakeholders.
* Respond to training and induction‑related queries from site teams and HR departments.
* Collaborate with HSE and operational teams to align training and induction processes with project risk profiles and regulatory requirements.
* Support audits and inspections by maintaining accessible and accurate documentation.
* Support the Workforce Manager in staffing and coordinating labour and resource allocation across sites.
* Assist in tracking workforce availability, mobilisations, and demobilisations to meet project schedules.
* Help maintain labour resource plans and communicate updates to site teams and project leads.


Who we're looking for


Essential Qualities / Experience

* Experience in a training or HR administration role within construction or infrastructure.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and training/induction management systems.
* Understanding of construction training frameworks and compliance requirements.
* Familiarity with GDPR and data protection best practices.


Desirable Qualities / Experience

* Experience working within a multi‑company alliance or joint venture.
* Familiarity with piling‑specific training and induction needs.
* Knowledge of CSCS, CPCS, NPORS, and other construction certification schemes.
* Qualification in Business Administration, HR, or Learning & Development.


Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary, and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.


Benefits

* 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.


About Us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo‑technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors. Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross‑country rail and road projects. Our reputation as one of the UK’s leading specialist geo‑technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.


Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/


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