Construction Director
Balfour Beatty Plc
Lead and manage the construction of substation projects, ensuring constructability at all stages.
17d ago
£70,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
26,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Support services
Infrastructure investments
Project management
Engineering
Asset operation and maintenance
Infrastructure financing
Rail construction
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Off-site solutions
Pipe fabrication and installation
Infrastructure Investments
Construction Services
Support Services
Civil engineering
Building
Role
What you would be doing
supervise team
project delivery
risk management
budget management
team leadership
compliance & reporting
- Attend and contribute toward industry events
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
- Champion ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people
- Ensure and maintain resource levels required for successful programme delivery
- Escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority
- Supervise all construction/design team involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems
- Manage the structure, focus and discipline of the Construction Team
- Report on pre-construction and construction performance and benefits realisation
- Dissect tactically construction details in line with business objectives
- Take charge of all aspects of project delivery – from initiation, planning and design, to delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and handover
- Assess the suitability of the project construction at all stages aligns with the business and stakeholder objectives
- Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
- Maximise the use of planning & project controls tools to establish realistic baselines throughout the team
- Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery – data driven decisions
- To determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project/portfolio requirements, objectives and constraints: time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits.
- Lead and inspire a multi-skilled team and set the tone for large infrastructure projects
- Holds overall accountability for construction of substation projects, ensuring constructability at all stages (design/development to commissioning).
- Influence, create and articulate strategy through to implementation.
- To provide management, leadership and inspires a multi-disciplinary team to achieve common goals.
- Ownership of budget, cost control and cost recovery, setting project/portfolio targets accordingly
- Accountable for KPI’s in line with project objectives and monitor performance
What you bring
leadership skills
apm
performance evaluation
programme logic
formal qualification
constructability
- Effective leadership skills with a desire to track records of achievement
- Holds a current driving licence
- Is a member of a professional management body i.e. APM
- Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
- Up to 2 days volunteering per year
- APM PFQ/PMQ/PPQ
- Interpretation of programme logic related to construction requirements for similar projects
- ompetitive - DOA
- Formal qualification (BSc/MSc) in management/construction or experience equivalent
- Strategically direct logical constructability of GIS Substation
- Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
- Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
- excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car, generous bonus and Subsistence Allowances (Subject to T&C’s of role)
- Benefit from a project management development pathway towards chartership with the Association for Project Management
- Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
- Enhanced company sickness scheme
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
- Company funded social events.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
- Hybrid working (where applicable)
- Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
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Interview process
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Security clearance- zero harm & legal legislation compliance
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.
- 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.
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
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
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