Head of Quality at Balfour Beatty Plc in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

quality auditing

process improvement

defect management

team training

performance management

standards alignment

Actively promotes the training and development of team members.
Ensure that the Balfour Beatty Highways quality systems and processes are fully aligned to Customer requirements
Establishing a right-first-time culture across the operation's team that puts quality at the heart of project delivery.
Ensuring that any deviations from contracted requirements are permitted only after endorsement by authorised Engineering personnel and recorded as concessions.
Ensure that auditing of quality management arrangements provide overall assurance to the Balfour Beatty senior leadership team and identify issues for immediate resolution.
Managing team performance. Setting high but achievable standard for themselves and others
Investigating causes of quality problems and propose solutions
Fostering a strong team culture actively promoting the sharing knowledge with team members in a timely, concise manner
Assist in development of new process capabilities and implement improvements to construction processes that lead to overall increases in product quality
Ensuring that the operation's team implement appropriate arrangements for the identification of defects and their subsequent rectification, remediation or repair in line with contractual time-scales.
Working together with project leaders to discuss solutions to quality issues

Requirements

engineering degree

qa/qc

training

leadership

communication

customer management

Demonstrable collaborative leadership style
Excellent communication skills speaking and listening demonstrating the ability to transfer the information to others effectively and efficiently both written and verbal
Strategic thinking
Ability to understand and prioritise business needs and requirements
Strong customer relationship Management and commitment to customer excellence. Identifies and prioritises customer needs and recognises constraints
Degree qualified in an Engineering Discipline or equivalent experience
Experience of delivering training and promote a quality performance culture through training
Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience of implementing QA/QC programs on engineering construction projects
Excellent organizational and people skills
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and persuade

Benefits

An attractive / negotiated salary
Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available as well via our balfourbeattycareers.com portal.
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Coaching and mentoring
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
25 days annual leave
Pension savings schemes
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1909

Year Founded

The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.

£10 billion

Annual Revenues

The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

FTSE 250

Stock Exchange Ranking

The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.

It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Culture + Values

They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
They prioritize personal safety above all else.
They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
They foster a culture of positive communication.
They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
They encourage growth and development continuously.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
They value every individual and their contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045 & 2050

Emissions Reduction Targets

Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Carbon Reduction Goal

Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.

40% Waste Reduction

UK Waste Intensity Target

Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.

£3B Social Value by 2025

Community Investment Goal

Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.

Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle

Inclusion & Diversity

60% by 2030

Minority Ethnic & Black Representation

Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.

50% by 2030

Female Colleagues

Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.

Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn

Articles

Careers – Job Search

Media Contacts

Fraud Warning (Recruitment Fraud)

Accessibility Statement

Role

Description

quality auditing

process improvement

defect management

team training

performance management

standards alignment

Actively promotes the training and development of team members.
Ensure that the Balfour Beatty Highways quality systems and processes are fully aligned to Customer requirements
Establishing a right-first-time culture across the operation's team that puts quality at the heart of project delivery.
Ensuring that any deviations from contracted requirements are permitted only after endorsement by authorised Engineering personnel and recorded as concessions.
Ensure that auditing of quality management arrangements provide overall assurance to the Balfour Beatty senior leadership team and identify issues for immediate resolution.
Managing team performance. Setting high but achievable standard for themselves and others
Investigating causes of quality problems and propose solutions
Fostering a strong team culture actively promoting the sharing knowledge with team members in a timely, concise manner
Assist in development of new process capabilities and implement improvements to construction processes that lead to overall increases in product quality
Ensuring that the operation's team implement appropriate arrangements for the identification of defects and their subsequent rectification, remediation or repair in line with contractual time-scales.
Working together with project leaders to discuss solutions to quality issues

Requirements

engineering degree

qa/qc

training

leadership

communication

customer management

Demonstrable collaborative leadership style
Excellent communication skills speaking and listening demonstrating the ability to transfer the information to others effectively and efficiently both written and verbal
Strategic thinking
Ability to understand and prioritise business needs and requirements
Strong customer relationship Management and commitment to customer excellence. Identifies and prioritises customer needs and recognises constraints
Degree qualified in an Engineering Discipline or equivalent experience
Experience of delivering training and promote a quality performance culture through training
Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience of implementing QA/QC programs on engineering construction projects
Excellent organizational and people skills
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and persuade

Benefits

An attractive / negotiated salary
Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available as well via our balfourbeattycareers.com portal.
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Coaching and mentoring
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
25 days annual leave
Pension savings schemes
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1909

Year Founded

The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.

£10 billion

Annual Revenues

The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

FTSE 250

Stock Exchange Ranking

The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.

It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Culture + Values

They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
They prioritize personal safety above all else.
They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
They foster a culture of positive communication.
They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
They encourage growth and development continuously.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
They value every individual and their contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045 & 2050

Emissions Reduction Targets

Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Carbon Reduction Goal

Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.

40% Waste Reduction

UK Waste Intensity Target

Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.

£3B Social Value by 2025

Community Investment Goal

Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.

Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle

Inclusion & Diversity

60% by 2030

Minority Ethnic & Black Representation

Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.

50% by 2030

Female Colleagues

Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.

Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn

Articles

Careers – Job Search

Media Contacts

Fraud Warning (Recruitment Fraud)

Accessibility Statement