What you'll be doing

• Lead and support the delivery team at site


• Responsible for onsite delivery of all the works within ACA, TCA and MCA


• Responsible for the project performance in relation to Safety, Environment, Productivity and programme adherence and will own the budget for the delivery of the work at site


• Co-ordinate with the Pre-Construction Director


• Take involvement in future activities within a minimum six-month horizon


• Provide expert support into our operating model ‘The Way we Work’


• Use the data and reporting generated through the ‘Way we Work’ to act where required and to improve project performance


• Co-ordinate with the function leads for the delivery of the works at site within the arrangements established by and for the project


• Co-ordinate with the Owner Participant so that the Civils team integrates with the project stakeholders.

Who we're looking for

Qualifications & Experience

• Leadership of either a significant and complex major construction programme or a large infrastructure-related contracting business; experience of heavy civils major projects would be highly desirable


• Knowledge of the operational detail of project execution


• Demonstrable track-record for delivering great project or business outcomes through collaborative work practices


• Track record of effectively leading multi-disciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds


• Exposure to projects that are subject to a high level of regulatory scrutiny, security, and safety

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to provide inspirational leadership, with clarity of direction and purpose


• Ability to build effective and trusting relationships with stakeholders and customers


• Demonstrable drive, self-awareness and resilience coupled with high degree of integrity


• Ability to manage complexity, including how to navigate multi-faceted business operations


• Complex problem solving


• Able to work at pace within a high-profile major projects’ environment


• Highly developed communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills to generate confidence and assurance to the client, project team and other stakeholders.

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…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com