Pre-construction Manager - Motherwell

Balfour Beatty; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Pre-construction Manager to lead the pre-construction phase for a high-profile energy infrastructure project in Scotland's Central Belt. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring efficient designs, and leading a talented team to deliver successful outcomes while promoting safety and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension schemes

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in civil or structural engineering.
• Proven experience leading complex pre-construction stages.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the pre-construction phase for the substation build.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Championing safety and innovation standards.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Technical Engineering

Collaboration

Solutions-focused Approach

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

BIM Level 2

3D Design

Job description

About the role

Job Title: Pre-construction Manager

Location: Euro Central / Motherwell / Central Belt Scotland

Project Type: Energy Infrastructure

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

About Us

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure and construction group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain innovative projects that underpin daily life, support communities, and enable economic growth. Our expertise ensures we deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Now is a great time to join us. As a leading construction group with a healthy pipeline of work, we're growing our teams. Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning team.

We're looking for a dynamic Pre-construction Manager based in Scotland's Central Belt. This pivotal role involves interfacing with supply chain partners, designers, and internal teams to deliver successful pre-construction outcomes on a high-profile energy infrastructure scheme. You will connect strategic planning with on-site delivery readiness, ensuring clear vision, defined scope, and confident programme.

Working with colleagues across the Energy workstream, you will share best practices across multiple transmission projects.

What you'll be doing

As a Pre-construction Manager, your responsibilities include:

• Leading the pre-construction phase for the substation build as the primary contact for clients and key partners.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to align designs, scope, and programme from feasibility to mobilisation.
• Championing Balfour Beatty's standards in safety, innovation, and technical delivery, particularly CDM 2015 and Health by Design.
• Ensuring designs are efficient, constructible, and set the project up for success before ground is broken.
• Leading and developing a talented team, promoting learning across the pre-construction discipline.
• Interfacing seamlessly with internal business units and partner organizations across the energy sector.
• Producing reports and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Introducing emerging digital tools, including BIM Level 2, 3D design, CGI modelling, and defect avoidance techniques.

Who we're looking for

What You Need

• A strong technical background in civil or structural engineering, ideally within power, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading complex pre-construction stages from feasibility through to site start.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence partners.
• A collaborative mindset valuing knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with industry standards and governance, including gated lifecycle processes.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for thorough preparation before construction begins.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment shaping the UK's low-carbon future.
• Work on challenging, high-profile projects with a skilled, multidisciplinary team.
• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence where your voice matters.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

Professional and Personal Development

Our size and pipeline of work offer incredible opportunities at any career stage. We encourage employees to explore different roles and promote open communication about wellbeing, development, and career growth. The Balfour Beatty Academy supports technical and personal skill development through our 70:20:10 approach—learning on the job, from colleagues, and through formal training.

Additional Information

For more about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland. Explore further job opportunities in our careers section.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities. We offer benefits like flexible working, generous leave, family-friendly policies, pension schemes, and more.

About us

With over a century of experience, Balfour Beatty has built a reputation for delivering complex infrastructure and iconic buildings across Scotland. We are committed to sustainable projects and supporting Scotland's transition to net zero.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential for success. Our strategies and memberships reflect our commitment to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Armed Forces personnel and those with disabilities, offering support and fair opportunities.