Construction Managers - National Opportunities

Balfour Beatty plc; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Remote options

25 days annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is seeking a Construction Manager to lead complex projects across the UK. You will drive HSE excellence, coordinate multi‑discipline teams and oversee on‑site delivery from planning through handover.

With experience on large engineering schemes such as power, water or energy infrastructure, you will ensure safe work, mentor staff and uphold quality standards while embracing smart working arrangements that allow up to 40% remote activity.

Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale engineering construction projects such as power generation, water treatment, energy infrastructure, or nuclear decommissioning.
• Relevant Degree qualification or equivalent training and suitable experience
• Relevant professional accreditation (PM / Construction / Engineering)
• Strong team leader, pro‑active and perform well under pressure
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Can achieve security clearance (BPSS or higher)

Responsibilities

• Provides & demonstrate positive HSE Leadership, building a strong and compliant HS&E culture throughout the construction lifecycle
• Ensuring all site activities are undertaken safely and responsibly, and in accordance with the CDM Regulations
• Lead, manage and motivate Project Construction Teams through implementation of best practice
• Support the planning and execution of construction of a specific area on a day-to-day basis

Skills

Leadership

HSE leadership

Team management

Proactive

Security clearance readiness

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

About The Role

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life. But amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. As we continue to grow, we are always looking to connect with talented Construction Managers across the UK to join us, and welcome applications from experienced Construction Managers interested in current and future opportunities. The mission is to build for future generations—providing home‑grown energy, greater price stability, and abundant low‑carbon power. Aiming to lead the way in creating long‑lasting social value, showing how effective collaboration can benefit communities locally, regionally and across the country.

What you'll be doing

• Provides & demonstrate positive HSE Leadership, building a strong and compliant HS&E culture throughout the construction lifecycle
• Ensuring all site activities are undertaken safely and responsibly, and in accordance with the CDM Regulations
• Lead, manage and motivate Project Construction Teams through implementation of best practice
• Support the planning and execution of construction of a specific area on a day-to-day basis

Who we're looking for

As a Construction Manager, you will have experience working on large-scale engineering construction projects such as power generation, water treatment, energy infrastructure, or nuclear decommissioning.

• Relevant Degree qualification or equivalent training and suitable experience
• Relevant professional accreditation (PM / Construction / Engineering)
• Strong team leader, pro‑active and perform well under pressure
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Can achieve security clearance (BPSS or higher)

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• 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)
• 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…