Operations Supervisor - Modular Accommodation

About the role

Balfour Beatty Asset & Technology Solutions

Location: UK wide (site-based)

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Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to support the delivery of modular accommodation projects across the UK.

In this role, you’ll supervise the safe installation and removal of modular buildings on active project sites. Working closely with the Senior Operations Manager, you’ll ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high quality , while maintaining strong relationships with customers, subcontractors and wider site teams.

This is a site-based role involving travel and overnight stays , with a company van provided .

What you'll be doing

• Supervise subcontractors on site
• Deliver task and safety briefings
• Implement risk assessments and method statements
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping
• Monitor and report on quality of installations
• Build strong relationships with site teams and customers
• Report hazards, near misses and unsafe behaviours
• Ensure compliance with Balfour Beatty policies and Code of Conduct

Who we're looking for

Essential

• CSCS Supervisor or Manager’s Card
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• Proven site experience (minimum 3 years), ideally in modular or construction
• Strong health & safety knowledge
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• CPCS Lift Supervisor / Appointed Person (Blue Card)
• Slinger Signaller qualification
• Experience with modular or temporary buildings
• Trade background (e.g. joinery, plumbing, electrical)
• NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision

Why work for us

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.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 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…

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

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. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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:

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: ***email_hidden***

Job Reference: BBUK19527