Receptionist – Fort Augustus

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for a Front of House Receptionist to join our Skye Overhead Line Reinforcement Project team.

Based full-time at our project office in Fort Augustus, this role is key to creating a warm and professional welcome for all visitors while providing essential administrative support to keep the office running efficiently.

Due to the remote location, having access to a car is essential.

What you’ll be doing

• Greet visitors with professionalism and a warm welcome, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Manage the reception area, incoming calls, mail, and deliveries.
• Coordinate visitor sign-in, badges, and site access in line with health and safety procedures.
• Support the setup of meeting rooms, including organising refreshments when required.
• Provide general administrative support including photocopying, scanning, filing, and document preparation.
• Maintain office supply inventory and order items as needed.
• Assist the project team with administrative tasks and maintain accurate records and project documentation.
• Deliver visitor inductions where required.
• Ensure a high standard of confidentiality, organisation, and customer service in all tasks.

Who we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a receptionist or administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a busy environment.
• Full UK driving licence preferred due to the remote location of the office.
• Previous experience working in a construction or project-based environment

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.

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