Job No. BBUKGA00064

Balfour Beatty plc; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 40%

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share plans

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee large-scale engineering projects across the UK, including power generation, water treatment, energy infrastructure, and nuclear decommissioning.

You will lead and motivate project construction teams, ensure safety and CDM compliance, and contribute to planning and daily execution of construction work in designated areas.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent training and suitable experience.
• Relevant professional accreditation (PM / Construction / Engineering).
• Strong team leadership, pro-active and able to perform under pressure.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• BPSS (or higher) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide and demonstrate positive HSE leadership throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Ensure all site activities are undertaken safely and in line with CDM Regulations.
• Lead, manage and motivate project construction teams with best-practice.
• Support daily planning and execution of construction in a defined area.

Skills

Team leadership

HSE leadership

CDM compliance

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

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.

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?

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…