4 Wayleave Warden - Elgin roles in Elgin

What you'll be doing

• Liaise with client Wayleave Officer, visiting every site accompanied by the Engineer and General Foreman to confirm land take areas, access to work positions and towers, discuss delivery methods, damage limitation and ensure any tree or shrub clearance requirements are added to the wayleave schedule and are cleared as required


• Identify and mark any services taking information from drawings, markers, third party information and appropriate ground scanning techniques


• Liaise with Local Authorities, Highways Agency, Police etc where road/footpath closures or restrictions may be required


• In conjunction with the Client Wayleave officer deal with daily issues regarding Grantors, access issues and change of Access routes


• A procedure shall be established to indicate to the Project Team where change of access route has occurred (Red dot system on F10 board or similar)


• A system to control access maps shall be established to ensure up to date drawings are only ever used.


• Review all method statements and risk assessments that are specific to Wayleave activities


• Update the locations board daily;


• The Right-Of-Way officer shall ensure visitors are inducted to the project & Balfour Beatty, Carry out MSR (Management Safety Representative) checks of working practices at site in conjunction with the site engineering team and H & S advisor

Who we're looking for

• Appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge and experience


• Communication and negotiating skills are a key element for this role


• Reasonable understanding of civil engineering and excavation works


• Underground / overhead utility knowledge and experience


• Knowledge of traffic management legislation


• Able to work as part of a team


• Full driving license

Why work for us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs


• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.


• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.


• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.


• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.


• Hybrid working (where applicable)


• Enhanced company sickness scheme


• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications


• Employee assistance programme


• Up to 2 days volunteering per year


• Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

About us

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 can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.