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Design Manager - Roads
Balfour Beatty Plc
24d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
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
gate reviews
value engineering
cde management
design deliverables
change control
design coordination
- Solicit and obtain advice and guidance on the “buildability” of the design proposals to the design and construction teams on all packages.
- Lead the co-ordination and production of design data, design deliverables, reports and documentation essential to the project and contractual requirements and report progress against the design deliverables programme
- Lead the development and management of the design deliverables programme:
- Manage and ensure effective briefing of the Design Teams.
- Manage Subcontractor design packages and technical approvals.
- Manage Change Control Process
- Ensure there is a clear schedule of design deliverables
- Lead gate reviews activities to ensure that they are timely and appropriate sign off is achieved at each project gate to include appropriate communication to project manager and principal design manager
- Lead Value Engineering Process & application of Lean construction techniques in order to save money, reduce waste and optimise construction.
- Support implementation of the BIM Common Data Environment and Workflows.
- Manage the development and implementation of design proposals ensuring they meet customer requirements including budget constraints, presenting proposals for approval to the customer. The design should deliver:
- Ensure that learning and best practice is captured from the project with the aim of sharing it across the business stream and the business.
- Proactively contribute to the Risk and Value Management process
- Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required – such as town planning, building control and services e.g. gas and water.
What you bring
maintenance
efficiency
environmental impact
- Ease of maintenance, energy efficiency with minimum environmental impact
- 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…
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
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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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