Digital Lead
Balfour Beatty Plc
Lead digital implementation, tools & data integration for Lower Thames Crossing project.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Grays, 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
digital rollout
it compliance
data analysis
software training
process digitization
stakeholder engagement
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
- Ensure we can meet our client commitments to work digitally.
- Planning and executing the roll out of digital tools and ways of working onto the project.
- Adhering to corporate IT standards and Information security requirements
- Accountable for effective resourcing, management, reporting and coordination of digital and IT initiatives
- Enable a data driven approach to monthly cost and earned value processes.
- Can Lead the use of Digital Software applications and train others
- Establish structure and plan to achieve our Highways and Major Projects digital minimum expectations
- Capture of customer requirements from a systems, data and integration perspective
- Identification, configuration, deployment, training and embedment of digital systems
- Manage the leaning of processes to ensure that they can be digitized
- Identify gaps in the current solution landscape to meet contractual requirements
- Act as interface to IT where touchpoints required
- Lead digital implementation of products and processes on the project
- Create effective relationships with the project team, supply chain partners and clients under time pressure to deliver Client and Project goals.
- Ensure best practices and processes are followed with regards to Digital
- Create, own and deliver the project digital plan
What you bring
prince2
apmp
digital tools
construction experience
bsc/msc
team leadership
- Full understanding of Design, Construction, Asset Management Stages in the Digital lifecycle
- Experience of using digital tools and processes
- Project Management qualification i.e. PRINCE2 or APMP
- Understanding multiple digital techniques and ability to train /mentor and develop other team member
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in IT and experience in multiple Digital processes on pervious schemes
- Able to deliver in a collaborative manner when under time pressure
- Recognised construction industry experience
- Experience of working collaboratively in either a consultant or contractor environment and delivery of a Large complex infrastructure scheme
- BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng, HND/HDC or qualified by experience with an understanding and proven delivery of on Complex Infrastructure schemes or managing multiple schemes in a sector
- Proven record of establishing effective relationships at all levels
- Experience in building a cohesive and high performing team
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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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