About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Senior Construction Manager to contribute to our Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role Purpose: Ownership and lead OF the construction activities on the Project. Ranging from briefings, RAMS, Setting People to Work Safely, managing all subcontract works on site, managing the site managers and ensuring the project is run safely and to programme. Present the progress onsite at monthly PRM reviews.
Report to Project Manager and liaise with other key members of the team such as
QS/Design/Planning

What you'll be doing

• Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Drive a strong safety culture, promoting continuous improvement and ensuring all safety targets are met
• Support sustainability objectives, including waste, energy, and water management, and engage with clients and communities
• Ensure project plans and schedules are robust, well-communicated, and optimise resources
• Manage subcontractors, monitoring performance and progress to meet contractual requirements
• Work with design teams and consultants to meet project deadlines
• Understand and contribute to commercial decision-making alongside the Project Surveyor
• Keep Project/Contract Managers informed of progress, risks, and changes
• Support resourcing, team management, and customer relationships throughout delivery
• Ensure company procedures and policies are followed, maintaining high standards and compliance
• Manage defects and post-completion issues to maintain strong client relationships
• Take ownership of documentation and deliverables from conception through to handover
• Promote a strong HSE culture and ensure compliance with all safety requirements
• Support sustainability initiatives and maintain focus on Zero Harm
• Commit to continuous development and uphold company values

Who we're looking for

• Previous Construction Management experience within the relevant industry is required
• Ability to communicate effectively is required to manage customer relationships, in
addition to planning and organisation skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency
• Effective leadership skills, including experience of leading teams and confidence in the
ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets are required
• Financial awareness is required to deliver targets, with a desire to continuously improve safety and sustainability performance
• An appropriate and valid CSCS card is required
• A relevant professional qualification, such as APMP, and a relevant technical qualification are desirable
• Experience of Lean Construction principles and Lean practitioner training are desirable

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.