Internal Communications Specialist – Major Infrastructure

Balfour Beatty plc; Grays; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an Internal Communications Officer to deliver engaging internal communications for the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will help embed a one-team approach, drive productivity and reinforce key messages across the programme.

Join a high-profile infrastructure project and work with expert teams to inform, engage and motivate internal stakeholders while supporting brand and data governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal communications or a similar role.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with a practical style.
• Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Team-focused, collaborative and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal communications, engagement activities and events to unite the project team and align messages with strategy.
• Manage project communication channels and maintain a regular activity calendar, ensuring on-brand materials.
• Keep SharePoint and other platforms up to date with current content.
• Write case studies, award submissions and other project content.
• Coordinate photography, filming and internal site visits.
• Support employee recognition initiatives highlighting milestones and achievements.
• Collaborate with National Highways, Balfour Beatty and subcontractor teams to share project successes.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines and GDPR data management.

Skills

Internal communications

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal written comms

Project coordination

SharePoint

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an Internal Communications Officer to deliver engaging internal communications for the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will help embed a one-team approach, drive productivity and reinforce key messages across the programme.

Join a high-profile infrastructure project and work with expert teams to inform, engage and motivate internal stakeholders while supporting brand and data governance.