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About the role Job Title: Contracts Manager (Mechanical / Electrical) Location: Flexible across Scotland - project-based opportunities across the Central Belt, Forres, Fort William, Inverness, Nairn and wider Scotland Company: Balfour Beatty -Scotland (MEP) Project: Major Building Services, Healthcare, Education and Infrastructure projects across Scotland Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning team. Balfour Beatty continues to grow its portfolio of major projects across Scotland, and with a strong pipeline of work we are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team. This role offers flexibility around location, with the successful candidate able to be based across Scotland and work in alignment with our key project locations. Depending on your experience and background, you could support significant Balfour Beatty projects including our Lochaber Hospital development in Fort William, major MEP Building Services projects, or our wider ASTI infrastructure programme across Scotland. We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have experience delivering healthcare, hospital or other complex, highly regulated environments, although broader experience across major construction, building services or infrastructure projects will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of significant contracts, lead high-performing teams, build trusted client relationships and play an important role in delivering some of Balfour Beatty's most important projects in Scotland. As Contracts Manager, you will ensure the right plans, resources, processes and relationships are in place to support safe, commercially successful and sustainable project delivery. What you'll be doing You will be responsible for leading the delivery and development of contracts, managing client expectations and ensuring projects are delivered in line with safety, quality, commercial and operational requirements. Depending on the project, this could include managing construction, MEP and operational delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and developing strong relationships with clients, consultants, supply-chain partners and key stakeholders. You'll also be responsible for developing business and contract strategies, securing the right resources, monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities to maximise value, margin and future growth. Our growing pipeline across Scotland includes opportunities within: Lochaber Hospital, Fort William - a major new healthcare development ASTI programme - supporting major infrastructure investment across Scotland Nairn Academy - Passivhaus new-build secondary school Forres and the Highlands - regional construction and building-services programmes Other significant Balfour Beatty projects across Scotland The role provides the opportunity to work across different sectors and projects, offering variety, long-term career development and exposure to some of Scotland's most important infrastructure and building programmes. Key responsibilities In this role, you will: Lead the successful delivery of major contracts across Balfour Beatty's Scotland portfolio. Take ownership of projects from mobilisation and pre-construction through delivery and completion. Manage client relationships, expectations and key stakeholder engagement. Develop contract strategies, business plans and delivery plans. Ensure contractual requirements, programmes, KPIs and service agreements are achieved. Monitor and control financial performance including cost, margin, risk and profitability. Secure and manage the resources required to deliver projects effectively. Lead, motivate and develop project and delivery teams. Work collaboratively with commercial, design, engineering, planning and construction teams. Manage key suppliers and support complex contract and supply-chain negotiations. Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and Balfour Beatty standards. Identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, additional value and future growth. Who we're looking for About you We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex construction, MEP Building Services or infrastructure projects. Healthcare experience would be particularly advantageous, especially experience working on acute hospitals, healthcare facilities or similarly complex and highly regulated projects. You'll bring: Proven Contracts Management experience within construction, MEP Building Services or major infrastructure. Healthcare or hospital project experience would be highly desirable. Experience successfully managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and contracts. Strong people management and leadership capability. Strong commercial awareness, including financial control, margin, risk and profit. Excellent client and stakeholder management skills. Experience working collaboratively with design, commercial, construction and supply-chain teams. Strong negotiation and supplier management experience. The ability to manage competing priorities and operate with a high degree of autonomy. Confidence communicating, presenting and influencing senior stakeholders. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to projects across Scotland. Your experience, location and career aspirations will help determine which projects and parts of the Scotland business are best aligned to you. Why join us? This is an exciting time to join Balfour Beatty in Scotland. With a substantial pipeline of major projects across healthcare, buildings, MEP, energy and infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, influence delivery strategy and build your career within one of the UK's leading infrastructure groups. Rather than being restricted to a single location, this opportunity provides flexibility across Scotland, opening up the potential to work on some of our most significant current and future projects. You'll be joining a business that values safety, collaboration, trust and delivery excellence - with the scale, stability and career opportunities that come with being part of Balfour Beatty. We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities. We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10 approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone. 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events. For further information about Balfour Beatty Scotland, please visit the Balfour Beatty careers website. 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 From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on. We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities. Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment. 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 . click apply for full job details

About the role Balfour Beatty Power T&D is seeking a HGV Driver 2 (CIJC) to join our team! The reporting depot will be Swansea, covering Swansea and Bridgend as part of the NGED MTC Framework. You will assist in the reinstatement works as a Grab Lorry operative working on LV & HV Cable Systems in the highway and substations. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and quality, working under the direction of the Area Supervisor and Project Manager. Training offered with opportunities for career growth What you'll be doing Assist with the work involved of preparing trenches for LV and HV cable systems and associated works to the highest standards. Ensure compliance with Balfour Beatty and National Grid standards and manufacturer specifications. Adhere to all health & safety regulations and best practices. Work effectively as part of a team to deliver high-quality results. To assist in the reinstatement of HV Cable Systems, associated accessories and support steelwork To ensure personal safety, safety of other personnel and members of the public at all times Work within the guidelines of the Company Safety Policy, Quality and Security procedures Set personal examples in all Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards Report all accidents, dangerous occurrences and near miss incidents to his/her superior Ensure all personal protective equipment is clean, serviceable and worn as required Ensure all carriageway and footway excavations are correctly signed guarded and lit Report and not operate any unsafe plant, equipment or vehicles Maintaining personal cleanliness and hygiene Immediately inform a senior person of any hazard that places personnel or public at risk Only authorised persons use plant and equipment Cleanliness / Security of all vehicles, plant and equipment Maintain a clean, tidy and safe site To ensure that all work is carried out to meet Quality requirements Assist the team leader at all times Interacts with: Direct team members and supervisors Third party providers including Sub Contractors National Grid External customers Operating Environment: Ensure Balfour Beatty's 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 Who we're looking for Essential: Experience in working with manual handling/ physical environment General knowledge of health and safety requirements Experience in using hand tools correctly Ability to follow functional instructions in English language both spoken and written; carrying them out reliably and efficiently Experience of working in a team environment Flexible approach to activities on site HGV Driver Qualifications Desirable: Experience of cabling Valid U.K Clean Driving Licence Construction Experience. Excavator and Dumper Qualifications Streetworks (NRSWA) ALMI Crane certificate 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. 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 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 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 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

Balfour Beatty Power T&D is seeking a HGV Driver 2 (CIJC) to join our Swansea depot. You will assist in reinstatement works as a Grab Lorry operative on LV & HV cable systems, ensuring safety and quality while following direction from the Area Supervisor and Project Manager. This role offers training, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to contribute to high-profile national grid projects in the Swansea and Bridgend area.

About the role Balfour Beatty are looking for a Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing to join our Power Transmission and Distribution Team in Scotland. Based in Elgin, this role offers the opportunity to lead the health and safety function on one of Balfour Beatty's flagship overhead line projects, providing visible leadership and driving a strong safety and wellbeing culture across the project lifecycle. What you'll be doing Develop and ensure the delivery of the Business Unit/Project Zero Harm Strategy. Manage the recruitment and development of HS&W professionals within their chain of command, including coaching and mentoring as required. Develop professional relationships with regulators, customers joint venture partners and supply chain. Undertake health and safety compliance evaluations, tours and audits as required and to ensure sufficient assurance of project activities. In conjunction with Executive General Managers / Managing Directors / Directors, carry out project and business sector HS&W performance reviews and reporting using lagging and leading indicators. Review and investigate accidents, incidents and near miss events in accordance with Balfour Beatty standards to identify and effectively share lessons learned across the BU and the wider BB, ensuring actions are through the serious incident review process. Deputise for the Head of HS&W (Scotland) where required. Work with the wider BB HS&W team to promote Zero Harm and continuous improvement of performance through special projects, local initiatives and HS&W improvement plans, including continuous improvement of the BMS Who we're looking for The following qualities/experience are required: Corporate Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (or working towards) NEBOSH Diploma or NCRQ qualification Must have detailed, technical knowledge and experience Health and safety legislation, regulations and guidance. Construction industry experience and in particular CDM (where specific construction sector industry experience etc is required (e.g. (utilities, major projects) etc then specify) Must have prior experience of providing leadership and support to operational and functional teams and of working at a senior level. 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 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 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

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Head of Estimating for Alliance, based near Peterborough with hybrid working. You will lead the estimating function across the alliance, shaping strategy, driving commercial excellence and supporting delivery of the capital programme. You will build and lead a high-performing team, own the alliance cost base, and ensure robust, accurate estimates using top-down and bottom-up methods. Strong NEC contract experience is preferred.

About the role Head of Estimating - Balfour Beatty Alliance) Location: Peterborough (Hybrid working available) Balfour Beatty play a key role as part of the (6) Anglian Water' Alliance: Overview Water's one Alliance. The Alliance is a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and eight industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. And together, we deliver around 40% of Anglian Water's capital investment programme. As we progress through AMP8 - our most ambitious asset management period to date - we're delivering nature-based and sustainable infrastructure, from wetlands to urban drainage schemes, setting new benchmarks for environmental performance. To help drive this programme, we are looking for an exceptional Head of Estimating to lead our estimating function across the Alliance. This is a high-impact strategic leadership role, responsible for shaping estimating strategy, driving commercial excellence and supporting the successful delivery of our capital programme. You and your team will play a critical role in determining project value, performance and risk, ensuring the right commercial outcomes for the business, our customers and the environment. What you'll be doing What You'll Be Doing: Strategic Leadership Lead and evolve the estimating strategy in line with our goals for affordability, carbon reduction and environmental performance. Take overall accountability for all estimating activities across Alliance. Build, lead and develop a high-performing estimating team. Own and maintain the Alliance cost base, ensuring accuracy, consistency and relevance. Champion a culture of commercial excellence, transparency and continuous improvement. Project Delivery & Estimating Oversee estimates across key project delivery milestones. Lead affordability assessments and early-stage cost assurance activities. Support optioneering through high-level budget estimating. Oversee outline and detailed design estimates using both top-down and bottom-up methodologies. Ensure consistency, robustness and quality across all estimating outputs. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Design, Commercial, Project Management, Construction, Planning and Procurement teams. Develop strong relationships with supply chain partners and cost intelligence teams. Maintain the integrity of the estimating process whilst balancing stakeholder requirements. Cost Capture & Intelligence Lead all cost capture activities to enhance and strengthen the Alliance cost database. Collaborate with commercial and procurement teams to capture accurate project cost information. Use cost intelligence and insights to improve estimating accuracy and support future regulatory submissions. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Drive improvements in estimating systems, tools and ways of working. Champion standardisation and challenge inefficient processes. Support innovation initiatives through cost modelling, forecasting and analysis. People & Culture Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team. Promote diversity, inclusion and an environment where everyone can contribute. Support employee wellbeing, engagement and continuous development. Health, Safety & Wellbeing Promote a positive safety culture with a goal of zero harm. Ensure compliance with health, safety and wellbeing requirements, audits and reporting. Lead by example through safe working practices and visible leadership. Who we're looking for What You'll Bring: Qualifications & Experience Degree qualified in a relevant discipline. Significant experience leading estimating teams within major infrastructure or construction programmes. Strong commercial, financial and estimating expertise, with experience of NEC contracts (particularly NEC Option C). Proven ability to influence strategic business decisions and drive commercial outcomes. Professional qualification (RICS, ICES or CIOB) desirable. Skills & Attributes Strategic leader with strong people management and team development capabilities. Confident influencing and challenging senior stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information. Results-driven, with a focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. Collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships across multiple 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 strength 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 Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work. 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

Balfour Beatty Asset & Technology Solutions is seeking a Site Based Plant Fitter to maintain and repair large diesel-powered plant across Scotland. The role involves servicing, fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and safety standards on operational sites. The successful candidate will have a recognised plant apprenticeship or mechanical/electrical qualification, experience with hydraulic/electrical systems, and a full UK driving licence.

About the role Balfour Beatty Asset & Technology Solutions is looking for a skilled and motivated Site Based Plant Fitter to join our team, supporting projects across Scotland. This is a hands on role working predominantly on operational sites, ensuring our specialist overhead line (OHL) plant and equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational. As a key member of our Plant & Fleet team, you will play an important role in maintaining a fleet of specialist plant and equipment that supports major infrastructure projects. The position offers a varied and rewarding workload, combining planned maintenance, reactive repairs, breakdown support, and fault diagnosis across a range of large diesel-powered machinery. This role is primarily site-based and will involve travel throughout Scotland, with occasional attendance at our Shotts workshop when operational requirements dictate. What you'll be doing Carrying out servicing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs on specialist OHL plant and associated equipment. Diagnosing and resolving hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical faults on large diesel driven plant. Delivering both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support. Ensuring all plant and equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications, statutory requirements, and company standards. Accurately completing maintenance records and documentation using electronic systems. Managing and recording spare parts usage and identifying replacement requirements. Supporting workshop activities and assisting colleagues with maintenance tasks when required. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment at all times. Working closely with operational teams, customers, and supply chain partners to ensure plant availability and minimise downtime. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to positive safety performance. Participating in overtime, weekend working, and occasional periods away from home when required to support project delivery. Who we're looking for We're seeking an experienced plant maintenance professional who enjoys working in a fast paced operational environment and takes pride in delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service. Essential Requirements Completed a recognised plant apprenticeship or hold a relevant mechanical or electrical qualification. Experience servicing and maintaining large diesel powered plant, including hydraulic and electrical systems. Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills. Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and electrical wiring diagrams. Experience working within busy site based environments. Good understanding of workplace health, safety, and environmental requirements. Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications. Full UK driving licence. Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible approach to travel, overtime, weekend working, and staying away from home when required. Desirable Requirements Experience maintaining specialist plant used within the overhead line or power transmission industry. Forklift and telehandler certification. Welding qualification. IOSH or other recognised safety qualification, or willingness to work towards one. EUSR SHEA Power qualification. 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 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

About the role Balfour Beatty Asset & Technology Solutions is looking for a skilled and motivated Site Based Plant Fitter to join our team, supporting projects across Scotland. This is a hands on role working predominantly on operational sites, ensuring our specialist overhead line (OHL) plant and equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational. As a key member of our Plant & Fleet team, you will play an important role in maintaining a fleet of specialist plant and equipment that supports major infrastructure projects. The position offers a varied and rewarding workload, combining planned maintenance, reactive repairs, breakdown support, and fault diagnosis across a range of large diesel-powered machinery. This role is primarily site-based and will involve travel throughout Scotland, with occasional attendance at our Shotts workshop when operational requirements dictate. What you'll be doing Carrying out servicing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs on specialist OHL plant and associated equipment. Diagnosing and resolving hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical faults on large diesel driven plant. Delivering both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support. Ensuring all plant and equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications, statutory requirements, and company standards. Accurately completing maintenance records and documentation using electronic systems. Managing and recording spare parts usage and identifying replacement requirements. Supporting workshop activities and assisting colleagues with maintenance tasks when required. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment at all times. Working closely with operational teams, customers, and supply chain partners to ensure plant availability and minimise downtime. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to positive safety performance. Participating in overtime, weekend working, and occasional periods away from home when required to support project delivery. Who we're looking for We're seeking an experienced plant maintenance professional who enjoys working in a fast paced operational environment and takes pride in delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service. Essential Requirements Completed a recognised plant apprenticeship or hold a relevant mechanical or electrical qualification. Experience servicing and maintaining large diesel powered plant, including hydraulic and electrical systems. Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills. Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and electrical wiring diagrams. Experience working within busy site based environments. Good understanding of workplace health, safety, and environmental requirements. Competent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications. Full UK driving licence. Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible approach to travel, overtime, weekend working, and staying away from home when required. Desirable Requirements Experience maintaining specialist plant used within the overhead line or power transmission industry. Forklift and telehandler certification. Welding qualification. IOSH or other recognised safety qualification, or willingness to work towards one. EUSR SHEA Power qualification. 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 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

About the role Job Title: Commercial Manager - ASTI Braco Substation Location: Braco Substation, Cambushinnie, Perthshire Company: Balfour Beatty Scotland Project: Cambushinnie 400kV Substation New Build Shape the Commercial Success of a Nationally Significant Energy Project Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to provide commercial leadership on the new Cambushinnie 400kV Substation project near Braco. This is an opportunity to take a key role on the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment programme, supporting the upgrade and expansion of Scotland's electricity transmission network and helping connect renewable energy generated in the north of Scotland with areas of demand across the country. You will join a fast-moving, high-value infrastructure project involving complex civil engineering packages, multiple work fronts and significant commercial responsibility About the Project The proposed Cambushinnie 400kV Substation will be constructed immediately west of the existing Braco West 275kV Substation. The project forms part of the wider upgrade of the Beauly-Denny overhead line from 275kV to 400kV and will provide the enhanced switching capability required to support Scotland's growing renewable energy network. The project includes: Haul road and access-track construction Major earthworks, cut-and-fill operations and formation works Heavy groundworks, drainage and utilities installation Substation platform construction Foundations and reinforced concrete structures Design and construction of a new control building What you'll be doing The Opportunity

Balfour Beatty plc is recruiting a Senior Site Ecologist for the M3 Junction 9 project. Reporting to the Ecology Technical Specialist, you will lead on delivery of ecological requirements and develop management plans on site. The role requires solid knowledge of ecological management, regulatory understanding, and the ability to travel with a full driving license. You will work with regulators, clients and design teams to ensure compliance while supporting construction teams.

About the role Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further - generations further. Join our Balfour Beatty Highways team as a Senior Site Ecologist on the M3 Junction 9 project and you'll be part of our legacy. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Balfour Beatty Ecology Technical Specialist and project leads, the Senior Site Ecologist will perform the following key activities: Work closely with the project Environmental Manager Lead on delivery of project ecological requirements Develop and implement ecological management plans Build and maintain relationships with regulators, clients and design teams, and internal teams Ensure site compliance with ecological legislation and coach construction teams in applying controls and mitigations in pragmatic, cost-effective ways Ensure the company environmental management system is maintained in line with changing standards and legislation and liaise with senior team lead on changes required Lead investigations and report on ecological incidents Provide pragmatic advice and site support to operational teams on ecological requirements Who we're looking for The following qualities/experience are essential: Excellent knowledge of ecological management and mitigation Excellent understanding of ecological legalisation for development Good level of commercial awareness Full driver's licence and flexibility to travel Good understanding of environmental management for construction sites Good understanding of the utilities/construction/engineering operating environment Literate in MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook Excellent communication skills The following qualities/experience are desirable: Experience of working on large scale infrastructure construction projects Educated to degree or Masters level in Ecology or related subject At least one protected species survey licence, preferably hazel dormouse or bat level 1 or 2 Full CIEEM Membership 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 Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and

About the role As a newly created position within a growing function, this role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of ecological management within one of the UK's fastest-growing infrastructure sectors and influence the development of ecology capability across the wider business. What you'll be doing Lead ecological input into bids, tenders and pre-construction activities across the Power portfolio. Identify ecological risks, constraints, opportunities and programme implications during early project development. Develop and review ecological sections of tender submissions, technical proposals, methodologies and environmental management documentation. Provide ecological leadership for optioneering, routing, design development and constructability reviews. Identify and develop opportunities for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and wider nature enhancement during bid and pre-construction stages, supporting clients and project teams to incorporate practical, deliverable and value-adding environmental outcomes into project designs, programmes and delivery strategies. Support the development of consenting and permitting strategies, ensuring ecological requirements are identified and programmed appropriately. Provide specialist advice on protected species licensing, habitat management, biodiversity net gain and ecological mitigation. Act as the technical authority for ecology within the ES Bid & Pre-Construction team. Who we're looking for Essential: Experience in Nature Conservation, Ecology, Biodiversity or closely related fields. Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, Biological Sciences or a related discipline. Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) or working towards chartership. Full member of CIEEM. Extensive experience within ecology, environmental planning or nature conservation. Experience supporting major infrastructure, utilities, energy or construction projects. Technical understanding of UK wildlife legislation, protected species licensing and planning requirements. Experience developing ecological mitigation and consenting strategies. Experience managing specialist consultants and ecological supply chain partners. Commercial awareness with the ability to translate ecological risks into programme and commercial implications. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to projects when required. Desirable: Protected Species Licence holder. Named Ecologist experience. Experience of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Biodiversity Net Gain expertise. Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv). Master's degree in Ecology, Conservation or related subject. Experience supporting major transmission and distribution projects. 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 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 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:

Balfour Beatty is seeking a senior ecologist to shape ecology strategy across the Power Transmission & Distribution portfolio. You will lead ecological input on bids, assess risks and opportunities, and develop robust environmental sections for tenders and proposals. You'll provide expert guidance on licensing, mitigation and BNG, coordinating with project teams and external consultants to deliver compliant, deliverable environmental outcomes.

About the role Sizewell C MEH Alliance Bristol (Aztec West) Hybrid Working Extensive Travel Required Balfour Beatty are recruiting for the Sizewell C MEH Alliance. We areseeking an exceptional Head of Electrical Programme Delivery to lead the successful delivery of the Electrical discipline across one of the UK's largest and most complex nuclear infrastructure programmes. This is a rare leadership opportunity to shape the future of clean energy, taking full accountability for the end-to-end delivery of a major Electrical programme spanning engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation. If you have successfully delivered large-scale infrastructure programmes within highly regulated environments and thrive in complex, high-profile projects, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Deputy Alliance Director, you will provide strategic leadership across the Electrical programme, ensuring safe, efficient and successful delivery of scope to agreed cost, schedule and quality targets. You'll lead a team of senior project professionals while driving collaboration across engineering, commercial, project controls, quality, legal and supply chain functions. This role offers significant influence across the Sizewell C programme and requires a leader who can confidently navigate complex challenges, make critical decisions and build lasting relationships with key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Electrical programme, including engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation activities. Build, lead and develop a high-performing team of Senior Project Managers and programme professionals. Define and implement programme execution strategies, governance arrangements and delivery plans. Drive performance across safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives. Foster a collaborative culture across multidisciplinary teams and alliance partners. Manage supplier relationships and act as a senior escalation point to ensure successful outcomes. Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and next-of-a-kind improvements. Resolve programme interfaces, risks and delivery challenges across complex workstreams. Lead governance reviews and provide regular performance reporting to senior stakeholders. Build strong relationships across Sizewell C, alliance partners and external organisations. Who we're looking for Essential Experience Proven experience leading large, complex programmes within major infrastructure environments. Track record of delivering successfully within highly regulated and safety-critical sectors. Extensive experience of EPCC delivery models and managing complex supply chains. Experience managing large teams of senior programme and project professionals. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing cost, risk, change and performance at scale. Ability to influence and operate effectively at senior leadership and executive level. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts. Able to obtain a security clearance Qualifications Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, Physics or a related discipline. Chartered status in a relevant professional institution. Desirable Experience We are particularly interested in candidates from: Nuclear new build, nuclear operations or decommissioning. Major energy infrastructure programmes. Offshore wind and power generation projects. Large transport and rail programmes. Defence infrastructure and complex systems environments. Oil & Gas megaprojects within EPCC delivery models. Experience on projects such as Hinkley Point C, Sellafield, HS2, Crossrail, National Grid or equivalent large-scale programmes would be highly advantageous. 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 Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise. We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.

About the role Job Title: Head of Pre-Construction - Internal Drainage Boards (IDB) Location: Flexible across Central, Eastern and South East England, including Northampton, Cambridge, East Anglia, London and Kent. Company: Balfour Beatty - Regional Civils Sector: Water / Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management / Internal Drainage Boards About the Role Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Technical Head of Pre-Construction to lead and develop our growing presence within the Internal Drainage Board (IDB) market. This is a senior and influential role for someone who understands the water, drainage, flood resilience or pumping station environment and can combine technical pre-construction expertise with strong customer relationships, work winning and strategic market development. You'll work closely with Internal Drainage Boards, the Environment Agency, consultants, designers, suppliers, local authorities and wider water industry stakeholders, developing trusted long-term relationships and helping to identify, shape and convert opportunities across the sector. With a particular focus on pumping stations and associated civil engineering works, you'll provide leadership from the earliest stages of an opportunity - bringing together technical, design, commercial, estimating and operational expertise to develop practical, innovative and deliverable solutions. This isn't simply a bid management position. We're looking for someone who can become a recognised technical and pre-construction leader within the IDB sector, building relationships today that create a sustainable pipeline of work for the future. What you'll be doing As Technical Head of Pre-Construction, you will take a leading role in developing Balfour Beatty's IDB capability and pipeline across Regional Civils. You will: Build strong, long-term relationships with Internal Drainage Boards, the Environment Agency, consultants, designers, suppliers and other water industry stakeholders Develop a detailed understanding of customers' future programmes, challenges and investment priorities Identify, shape and pursue new IDB and flood resilience opportunities alongside our FCERM and regional business development teams Lead early contractor involvement and technical pre-construction discussions with customers and partners Develop opportunity strategies that improve our long-term positioning and conversion across the sector Act as a senior technical and pre-construction interface between customers, Regional Civils teams and our FCERM leadership Lead and coordinate technical, design, commercial, planning and estimating input into opportunities Provide technical leadership around pumping stations, civils infrastructure and the integration of MEICA solutions Ensure solutions are buildable, commercially viable and aligned with customer requirements Develop greater IDB capability across Regional Civils, sharing market knowledge and supporting local pre-construction and operational teams Maintain visibility of the IDB opportunity pipeline, helping prioritise where we invest our time and resources Support governance, assurance and investment decisions throughout the work winning lifecycle Represent Balfour Beatty at customer meetings, industry forums and relevant sector events Ensure strong integration between work winning, pre-construction and operational delivery teams Support the effective handover of successful opportunities into project delivery Who we're looking for We're interested in hearing from experienced professionals from a civil engineering, water, flood risk, drainage or pumping station background who have operated within pre-construction, technical leadership, project delivery, work winning or business development. You may currently be working as a: Head of Pre-Construction, Pre-Construction Director, Technical Director, Technical Manager, Work Winning Lead, Framework Manager, Project Director, Senior Project Manager or Business Development Lead within the water or civil engineering sector. More important than your current job title is your understanding of the market and your ability to build relationships, technically influence opportunities and bring the right people together to develop winning solutions. Ideally, you'll bring: Strong experience within civil engineering pre-construction and/or project delivery Knowledge of the Internal Drainage Board, FCERM, water, pumping station or drainage environment Established relationships or experience engaging with IDBs, the Environment Agency, consultants and wider industry stakeholders Experience of pumping station infrastructure and associated civil engineering works A working understanding of MEICA and how mechanical and electrical systems integrate with civil engineering delivery Strong technical judgement and the ability to challenge, develop and improve proposed solutions Experience shaping opportunities before formal procurement or tender Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the investment decisions involved in pursuing infrastructure opportunities The ability to coordinate design, technical, estimating, planning and commercial specialists Excellent customer relationship and stakeholder management skills The credibility to operate with senior customers, industry partners and internal business leaders An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and turn market insight into a sustainable pipeline of work Why Join Balfour Beatty? This is an opportunity to play a significant role in developing an important growth market for Balfour Beatty. Rather than inheriting a narrowly defined tendering role, you'll have the opportunity to shape our approach to the IDB market, strengthen customer relationships and influence how opportunities are developed from their earliest stages. If you have strong technical experience within water or civil engineering and enjoy building relationships, shaping opportunities and influencing projects long before construction begins, we'd love to hear from you. 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 With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales. 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

Balfour Beatty is seeking a senior Technical Head of Pre-Construction to lead and grow its IDB capability across Regional Civils. You will blend technical pre-construction expertise with strong customer relationships, work-winning ability and strategic market development. You'll lead early discussions with clients and partners, coordinating design, estimating, planning and commercial inputs to shape practical, innovative solutions for pumping stations and related civil works.

Balfour Beatty, a regional Civils leader, is seeking a Technical Head of Pre-Construction to drive IDB opportunities across Central, Eastern and South East England. You will lead technical pre-construction, shape opportunities, and build trusted relationships with Internal Drainage Boards, the Environment Agency and local authorities. You will bring strong civil engineering pre-construction and MEICA understanding, plus the ability to influence and win work through strategic market development

Balfour Beatty - Regional Civils is seeking a Senior Head of Pre-Construction to lead and grow our Internal Drainage Board market presence. You will champion technical pre-construction, build long-term relationships with IDBs and stakeholders, and shape opportunities from early stages to win new work across the IDB and FCERM sectors. This role focuses on pumping stations and related civil engineering works, offering leadership across technical, design, commercial and planning aspects to deliver

About the role Job Title: Head of Pre-Construction - Internal Drainage Boards (IDB) Location: Flexible across Central, Eastern and South East England, including Northampton, Cambridge, East Anglia, London and Kent. Company: Balfour Beatty - Regional Civils Sector: Water / Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management / Internal Drainage Boards About the Role Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Technical Head of Pre-Construction to lead and develop our growing presence within the Internal Drainage Board (IDB) market. This is a senior and influential role for someone who understands the water, drainage, flood resilience or pumping station environment and can combine technical pre-construction expertise with strong customer relationships, work winning and strategic market development. You'll work closely with Internal Drainage Boards, the Environment Agency, consultants, designers, suppliers, local authorities and wider water industry stakeholders, developing trusted long-term relationships and helping to identify, shape and convert opportunities across the sector. With a particular focus on pumping stations and associated civil engineering works, you'll provide leadership from the earliest stages of an opportunity - bringing together technical, design, commercial, estimating and operational expertise to develop practical, innovative and deliverable solutions. This isn't simply a bid management position. We're looking for someone who can become a recognised technical and pre-construction leader within the IDB sector, building relationships today that create a sustainable pipeline of work for the future. What you'll be doing As Technical Head of Pre-Construction, you will take a leading role in developing Balfour Beatty's IDB capability and pipeline across Regional Civils. You will: Build strong, long-term relationships with Internal Drainage Boards, the Environment Agency, consultants, designers, suppliers and other water industry stakeholders Develop a detailed understanding of customers' future programmes, challenges and investment priorities Identify, shape and pursue new IDB and flood resilience opportunities alongside our FCERM and regional business development teams Lead early contractor involvement and technical pre-construction discussions with customers and partners Develop opportunity strategies that improve our long-term positioning and conversion across the sector Act as a senior technical and pre-construction interface between customers, Regional Civils teams and our FCERM leadership Lead and coordinate technical, design, commercial, planning and estimating input into opportunities Provide technical leadership around pumping stations, civils infrastructure and the integration of MEICA solutions Ensure solutions are buildable, commercially viable and aligned with customer requirements Develop greater IDB capability across Regional Civils, sharing market knowledge and supporting local pre-construction and operational teams Maintain visibility of the IDB opportunity pipeline, helping prioritise where we invest our time and resources Support governance, assurance and investment decisions throughout the work winning lifecycle Represent Balfour Beatty at customer meetings, industry forums and relevant sector events Ensure strong integration between work winning, pre-construction and operational delivery teams Support the effective handover of successful opportunities into project delivery Who we're looking for We're interested in hearing from experienced professionals from a civil engineering, water, flood risk, drainage or pumping station background who have operated within pre-construction, technical leadership, project delivery, work winning or business development. You may currently be working as a: Head of Pre-Construction, Pre-Construction Director, Technical Director, Technical Manager, Work Winning Lead, Framework Manager, Project Director, Senior Project Manager or Business Development Lead within the water or civil engineering sector. More important than your current job title is your understanding of the market and your ability to build relationships, technically influence opportunities and bring the right people together to develop winning solutions. Ideally, you'll bring: Strong experience within civil engineering pre-construction and/or project delivery Knowledge of the Internal Drainage Board, FCERM, water, pumping station or drainage environment Established relationships or experience engaging with IDBs, the Environment Agency, consultants and wider industry stakeholders Experience of pumping station infrastructure and associated civil engineering works A working understanding of MEICA and how mechanical and electrical systems integrate with civil engineering delivery Strong technical judgement and the ability to challenge, develop and improve proposed solutions Experience shaping opportunities before formal procurement or tender Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the investment decisions involved in pursuing infrastructure opportunities The ability to coordinate design, technical, estimating, planning and commercial specialists Excellent customer relationship and stakeholder management skills The credibility to operate with senior customers, industry partners and internal business leaders An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and turn market insight into a sustainable pipeline of work Why Join Balfour Beatty? This is an opportunity to play a significant role in developing an important growth market for Balfour Beatty. Rather than inheriting a narrowly defined tendering role, you'll have the opportunity to shape our approach to the IDB market, strengthen customer relationships and influence how opportunities are developed from their earliest stages. If you have strong technical experience within water or civil engineering and enjoy building relationships, shaping opportunities and influencing projects long before construction begins, we'd love to hear from you. 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 With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales. 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