Employee Relations Lead
Balfour Beatty Plc
Lead ER initiatives, manage change, advise leaders, handle cases for Sizewell C.
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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
case management
investigations
stakeholder relations
change projects
coaching
tribunal management
- Contribute to HR projects and apply sound judgment in complex cases.
- Supporting whistleblowing and compliance investigations.
- Advising and coaching leaders on ER issues in line with policy.
- Identifying and implementing performance and process improvements.
- Foster strong internal and external relationships, working collaboratively across HR teams.
- Manage ER cases effectively and in a timely manner, including union/staff association liaison.
- Developing line manager capability through coaching and training.
- Management of ER issues for the supply chain
- Evaluating HR initiatives and driving corrective actions.
- Leading and managing complex business change projects (e.g., restructures, redundancies, mobilisations).
- Champion a “right first time” approach to uphold standards and reputation.
- Share expertise and promote best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality case handling.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including Trade Unions and the Employment Affairs Unit.
- Coach and support line managers to build ER capability and prevent future issues.
- Ensuring early visibility and effective planning of ER/change activities.
- Builds effective relationships with senior stakeholders
- Lead tribunal case management, collaborating with HR and legal partners.
What you bring
strategic thinking
stakeholder management
analytical skills
project management
change management
employment law
- Credibility to coach and influence senior colleagues.
- Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Strategic thinker with sound judgement and decision-making
- Skilled in building effective relationships and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to absorb complex information, considering the potential impacts of a variety of courses of action.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive change.
- Practical knowledge of employment law and ER case handling
- Experience of providing a true consultancy service to project leaders. Able to demonstrate a positive approach to customer service and focus on delivering customer requirements.
- Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage high workloads
- Self-driven, emotionally intelligent, and collaborative
- Experience of leading and advising on organisational and operational change initiatives.
- Skilled in influencing, planning, and project management
- 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)
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
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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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