Construction Contracts Lead

Balfour Beatty plc; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Balvac, part of Balfour Beatty, seeks a Contracts Manager to lead end-to-end delivery across multiple projects in the UK. You will oversee work-winning through to completion with P&L responsibility, strengthening client relationships and upholding Zero Harm safety standards.

Based in a flexible base (Leeds / Warrington / Derby) with regular site presence, you will drive planning, risk management and project controls while applying Lean and BIM to improve delivery and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Contracts or Project Management within the construction sector.
• Strong leadership capability with the confidence to influence, motivate and lead teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience (or strong understanding) of Lean construction principles.
• Knowledge of contract conditions and change control processes.
• A valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery and performance of multiple projects, including full P&L responsibility
• Leading safety with passion and credibility, driving our Zero Harm culture
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, managing change and expectations throughout delivery
• Ensuring compliance with Balfour Beatty procedures, policies and governance
• Managing external consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Driving operational excellence through planning, risk management, project controls and Lean principles
• Championing sustainability, including waste, energy and water efficiency
• Using BIM, Lean Visual Management and digital tools to optimise delivery and safety
• Providing clear, robust reporting on progress, risk and performance to senior stakeholders
• Supporting repeat business and long-term client partnerships through excellent delivery

Skills

Contract management

Project leadership

Communication

Lean construction

Change control

CSCS card

Professional qualifications

Job description

Balvac, part of Balfour Beatty, seeks a Contracts Manager to lead end-to-end delivery across multiple projects in the UK. You will oversee work-winning through to completion with P&L responsibility, strengthening client relationships and upholding Zero Harm safety standards.

Based in a flexible base (Leeds / Warrington / Derby) with regular site presence, you will drive planning, risk management and project controls while applying Lean and BIM to improve delivery and safety.