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Job Title: Business Division: Function/Contract: Location: Reporting To: Grade: UK Wide General Foreman Grade: Linesman Electricity - OHL

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Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions provides asset maintenance and upgrade services across the Water, Wastewater, Gas, Electricity, Civil Engineering and Multi Utility industries operating term and project based contracts for the majority of the UKs major utilities organisations. It has a portfolio of blue chip clients nationwide and overseas with a turnover of circa 650 million per annum. As a people business employing over 5500 personnel, BBUSL will continue to develop and recruit high calibre individuals to support its active management team and highly skilled workforce.

Role purpose:
You will be responsible for erecting and refurbishing high voltage steel tower overhead power transmission lines at various sites nationwide.

Key Accountabilities:
To Install, build and refurbish overhead lines from 132kV to 400kV. Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of BBUS operations. Liaise with third parties to ensure the smooth implementation of work. Maintain awareness of and conform to BBUS SHE policy and issued safety instructions. Maintain site safety at all times and complete daily risk assessments where required. Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments. Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported.

Key Responsibilities:
Earthing and rigging duties as a member of a working party. Platform work, Spacering/ de-spacering. Tower assembly and erection. Rigging towers for lifting/lowering of equipment and materials. Lead small working parties

Interacts with:
General Foreman Gang Foremen and Drivers
Linesman Electricity OHL

Job Title: Business Division Function/Contract: Issue Number: Date:

OHL Operations
01 October 2011

Site Engineers and Project Managers Operations Team

Operating Environment:
Ensure Balfour Beattys Code of Conduct is thoroughly understood, adhered to and promoted across the business to ensure safe, compliant and consistent working practices To operate in an open and even handed manner with all personnel across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences. Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential. To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working. To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business and with our clients and supply chain. Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professional image at all times. To always do what is right. To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.

Skills Required:
Previous experience of working on the construction, maintenance and refurbishment of 400kV, 275kV and 132kV overhead lines on steel, lattice towers. The ability to work as part of team. Competent working at height. The ability to operate specialist OHL Plant and Equipment (evidence of training required). A good understanding of Health, Safety and Quality standards. Ideally have a full clean driving licence.

Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions is an equal opportunities employer

Job Title: Business Division Function/Contract: Issue Number: Date:

Linesman Electricity OHL

OHL Operations
01 October 2011

ROLE COMPETENCIES (PROFESSIONAL) COMPANY VISION: Our vision is Always leading in the creation and care of essential utility assets COMPANY VALUES: Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions has four fundamental shared values that form a key part in how we achieve our vision.

We always do what is right ROLE COMPETENCIES:

We are better together

We strive to improve and exceed our expectations

We appreciate others and care about the wider community

A competency refers to the skills that are necessary to achieve an effective performance level in a role. Every role will have a set of key competencies, some of which are essential and others desired and all are required to carry out the job successfully. The matrix below is designed to help you identify the appropriate competency levels for the role which will form the basis of the recruitment process for the position(s) and will support the appraisal process. The competency matrix below provides a list of competencies that may be appropriate for non-managerial roles, each competence has three levels. Not all competencies listed are relevant to all non-managerial roles. Scoring Instructions: 1. Identify the six most essential competencies for the role and number from 1 to 6 (1 = most critical, 6 = least critical) in the corresponding boxes below. 2. Give each essential competency a score (1, 2 or 3) to outline the level of competency required for the role in the corresponding boxes below:

Job Title: Business Division Function/Contract: Issue Number: Date:

Linesman Electricity OHL

OHL Operations
01 October 2011

Competenc y Definition

Essential Competencie s (16)

Competency Score
1 2 3

Level 1 Basic level of competency

Level 2 Intermediate level of competency

Level 3 Advanced level of competency

SAFETY FIRST To the establishment of a work environment where safety and health are naturally the first priority with people proactively taking responsibility to ensure their and others safety and health. Value Integrity Value Excellence Value Safety First Value Respect Value - Teamwork ADHERENCE TO POLICIES & PROCEDURES Understanding and applying company policies, processes and procedures to deliver performance in a job ethically, compliantly, competently and with pride in doing the right thing. Value Integrity Value Excellence Value Safety First Value Respect Value - Teamwork

Essential competency that all individuals are required to demonstrate at all times

Essential competency that all individuals are required to demonstrate at all times

Job Title: Business Division Function/Contract: Issue Number: Date:

Linesman Electricity OHL

OHL Operations
01 October 2011

Competenc y Definition

Essential Competencie s (16)

Competency Score
1 2 3

Level 1 Basic level of competency

Will respond to both internal & external customers. Will take ownership in helping customers ensuring Safety First at all times.

Level 2 Intermediate level of competency

Responds promptly in a warm & friendly manner to all customers Will go out of their way to help customers ensuring Safety First at all times. Proactively and safely supports the customer.

Level 3 Advanced level of competency

Pro-active in developing customer relationships & has a warm, friendly & professional manner. Demonstrate keenness to improve efficiency in dealing with customer services issues & may suggest improvements to procedures/systems. Considers the consequences of work on the customer and puts in place procedures to reduce customer impact. Considers novel approaches towards safety/problems/issues & will actively design solutions that use a wide range of resources. Tends to prefer problem solving & abstract theories to practical activities. Shows proactive attitude towards safe and innovative solutions, recommends and implements changes where necessary. Able to discuss complex issues & absorb information with a wide range of people & gain agreement on mutually acceptable outcomes. Highly articulate & verbally fluent, with ability to apply both logic & emotion to create change. Demonstrates ability to lead by example and set a standard that others will follow

CUSTOMER FOCUS Our attitude & response to satisfying the needs of the internal & external customer, to the mutual benefit of them & the business. Value Integrity Value Excellence Value Safety First

INNOVATION Generating ideas to solve immediate & long term needs, creating solutions to issue /needs in novel ways. Value Integrity Value Excellence Value Respect Value Safety First INFLUENCING Persuading others & ensuring win-win outcomes. Value Integrity Value Respect Value - Teamwork Value Safety First

Shows openness towards new ideas or approaches towards their own or others work. Shows proactive attitude towards safe and innovative solutions.

Demonstrates a creative bias towards developing new procedures & systems that affect improvements within day to day activities/tasks. Shows proactive attitude towards safe and innovative solutions, recommends changes where necessary.

Projects an image to others that is positive & generates respect. Demonstrates behaviours that show a commitment to safety.

Shows an ability when dealing with others of being able to persuade people towards a specific view point by either verbal and/or non verbal methods, incorporating logical arguments. Demonstrates behaviours that show a commitment to safety.

Job Title: Business Division Function/Contract: Issue Number: Date:

Linesman Electricity OHL

OHL Operations
01 October 2011

Competenc y Definition

Essential Competencie s (16)

Competency Score
1 2 3

Level 1 Basic level of competency

Able to develop positive relationships with customers & colleagues. Aware of peoples non-verbal communication.

Level 2 Intermediate level of competency

Demonstrates a sense of confidence in groups Displays ability to deliberately develop conversations with a wide range of people at various levels of the business. Projects a warm, positive, professional image.

Level 3 Advanced level of competency

Demonstrates ability to engage others & develop rapport quickly & effectively. Is aware of other peoples nonverbal communications. Demonstrates behavioural flexibility to modify their own style to respond appropriately, with warmth & professionalism.

INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS This is the ability to gain rapport with others quickly & easily, enabling relationships with people to flourish & be productive. Value Safety First Value Integrity Value Respect Value - Teamwork PLANNING & ORGANISING This is about being systematic, being organised, planning flexibly but effectively. Value Safety First Value - Teamwork

Demonstrates ability to put together own plans & organise self/time against activities/tasks. Demonstrates understanding of health and safety risks that impact on the plan.

Demonstrates an approach to activities/tasks that uses a systemic or sequential thought process. Is self aware when organising/planning to allow for the unexpected & can adapt & modify plans accordingly. Able to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.

PROBLEM SOLVING Analysing problems, getting to the heart of the matter quickly & being able to critically evaluate different ideas. Value Integrity Value - Teamwork Value - Excellence Value Safety First

Approaches problems considering facts & is able to draw conclusions using data provided. Where necessary gathers additional resources to make further analysis.

Approaches problems considering the facts of the matter, together with implications to others. Shows ability to analyse data from multiple points of reference & create several solutions. Ensures Health and Safety risks are addressed before solutions proposed.

Demonstrates ability to organise self & others, manage multiple activities/tasks & take a long term view in relation to immediate requirements. Is goal focused, setting regular daily & future targets & will work towards these, modifying plans as changes occur. Takes a proactive approach to planning and ensures health and safety risks are identified and addressed. Approaches problems by gathering information from multiple sources. Will be seen to apply an analytical & objective measure. Considers both immediate situations & takes the longer term view when applying solutions. Considers Safety First when applying solutions.

Job Title: Business Division Function/Contract: Issue Number: Date:

Linesman Electricity OHL

OHL Operations
01 October 2011

Competenc y Definition

Essential Competencie s (16)

Competency Score
1 2 3

Level 1 Basic level of competency

Shows interest in wanting to increase knowledge, skills & will respond favourably to feedback.

Level 2 Intermediate level of competency

Displays motivation to attend learning events to further their capabilities. Encourages others towards development. Maintains a plan for future personal development.

Level 3 Advanced level of competency

Will have a clearly defined personal development plan or knowledge of own career direction with specific goals. Will be seen to attend learning events on a relatively frequent basis & is keen to gather knowledge & skills. Enthusiasm will drive them to help other staff, by providing specialist knowledge/information. . Demonstrates a proactive attitude in facilitating a positive team culture. Champions team activities & encourage staff to work together. Champions Safety First culture within the team. Will be seen to encourage regular feedback sessions & reviews for themselves & others.

SELF DEVELOPMENT Commitment to continuous improvement of self, in terms of emotional, intellectual & capability. Value Respect Value Excellence Value - Teamwork Value Safety First

TEAM WORKING Co-operating effectively with others in the team & working with them in a constructive manner. Value - Excellence Value Integrity Value - Teamwork Value Respect Value Safety First LEADERSHIP Leading & guiding others in the team towards appropriate goals. Value - Excellence Value Integrity Value Respect Value - Teamwork Value Safety First

Takes ownership for safety & considers impact on team. Will respond positively to requests from colleagues for help.

Demonstrates a positive attitude & will encourage, support & value contributions by others in the team & openly share both knowledge & credit. Demonstrates collaboration with colleagues to make improvements to processes, considering BBUS policy and procedures

Provides constructive feedback to individuals on performance. Provides encouragement through personal commitment to the task/activities of the role. Proactively encourages a Safety First culture within the team at all times.

Sets & agrees clearly defined targets for individuals. Will monitor personal performance, reviewing progress regularly & takes into account individual strengths & weaknesses. Employs a performance based leadership style linked to outcomes/results. Proactively encourages and champions a Safety First culture within the team at all times.

Will be seen to frequently motivate & inspire others by their example & through verbal fluency. Works to create an environment that is positive & supportive. Focuses on individual potential & shares a vision/direction. Forward thinking & approaches problems with an innovative frame of mind. Leads by example, role model behaviour displayed, enhancing the companys positive safety culture.

Job Title: Business Division Function/Contract: Issue Number: Date:

Linesman Electricity OHL

OHL Operations
01 October 2011

Competenc y Definition

Essential Competencie s (16)

Competency Score
1 2 3

Level 1 Basic level of competency

Responds to meet daily tasks & activities. Will be seen to react more to needs. Prefers regular input from others to direct the individual towards goals. Task focused. Responds positively when asked to give comments on safety issues.

Level 2 Intermediate level of competency

Will demonstrate the ability to take initiative & involves themselves in tasks & activities with little input from others. Will respond to reactive situations with a proactive approach & readily takes ownership of activities. Initiates feedback on safety issues, providing clear and accurate information.

Level 3 Advanced level of competency

Demonstrates a pro-active approach towards daily tasks & activities. Will be seen to take charge rather than react to situations. Will seem to have drive & energy and this will show in their mannerisms. Tends to be talkative & show eagerness to tackle activities/tasks. Takes a proactive role in assessing the companys safety performance, continually searches for improvements in working practices and highlighting areas of concern Seen to enjoy change & would frequently be looking for areas which require change or improvement in their tasks/activities. Enjoys variety & can handle lots of new experiences. Adopts changes in a proactive manner and ensures Health and Safety remains at the forefront of any change to working practices.

PERSONAL MOTIVATION Being self-motivated. Able to take the initiative & demonstrate a pro-active approach to activities & oneself. Value Safety First Value Integrity Value Excellence

FLEXIBILITY Being able to react to changes well & being inclined to respond quickly & resourcefully to changing situations. Value - Excellence Value Integrity Value - Teamwork Value Safety First

Can react to changes & safely modify work plans accordingly.

Able to respond well to changes within the business & deal with immediate issues/crises effectively ensuring Health and Safety is not compromised.

Job Title: Business Division Function/Contract: Issue Number: Date:

Linesman Electricity OHL

OHL Operations
01 October 2011

Competenc y Definition

Essential Competencie s (16)

Competency Score
1 2 3

Level 1 Basic level of competency

Demonstrates a self sufficient & resourceful attitude towards challenges.

Level 2 Intermediate level of competency

Is persistent in focus & works determinedly towards goals/tasks regardless of resistance. Shows can be assertive in face of barriers & can bounce back from setbacks with renewed focus.

Level 3 Advanced level of competency

Is resourceful when confronted with challenges & shows persistence in reaching targets. Doesnt give up easily & can pursue long term goals with vigour & energy. Generally displays an optimistic & positive attitude. Not easily knocked back. Demonstrates ability to offer own opinion and stand against noncompliant behaviour of colleagues

RESILIENCE Being self sufficient & strong willed, showing persistence in working towards goals, & not giving up easily when things go wrong. Bounces back from setbacks. Value - Excellence Value Integrity Value Respect Value - Teamwork Value Safety First

Job Title: Business Division Function/Contract: Issue Number: Date:

Linesman Electricity OHL

OHL Operations
01 October 2011