Regional Utilities Lead - North - North East

BALFOUR BEATTY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Regional Utilities Lead to join the Highways team in the North of England. The ideal candidate will manage utilities for major highway projects, ensuring commercial robustness and adherence to protocols while leading a dedicated team. The role offers opportunities to deliver impactful infrastructure changes while promoting safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Paid leave

Pension schemes

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Ownership of tasks and managing clear outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams.
• Holds a current driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead highways major projects portfolios in the North.
• Identify and agree pre-construction scope.
• Ensure adherence to BMS procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Clear Communication

Risk Management

Job description

Regional Utilities Lead - North - North East

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Utilities Lead to join our Highways team covering the North of England.

As a Regional Utilities Lead, you will be tasked with aligning and managing the utilities team in the North of England, currently covering the A66 (Penrith), A63 (Hull), A57 (Manchester), A1/M1 CSB scheme (Leeds) in the pre-construction and construction phases. You will ensure commercial robustness within utilities and within the North of England of Balfour Beatty highway projects.

Balfour Beatty Highways maintains, manages, and operates major highway networks across the UK, supporting local authorities and creating communities where people want to live, work, and play.

What you'll be doing

1. Leading Highways major projects portfolios in the North, in all aspects associated with Utilities.
2. Identifying pre-construction scope within each scheme (with respect to Utilities) and agreeing the scope with the Project Director.
3. Resourcing the project to deliver the scope of works in agreement with the Project Director for each scheme, with budget accountability.
4. Identifying contestable vs non-contestable works when considering approaches to Utilities diversions.
5. Ensuring that Risks are inserted into the risk register for each project.
6. Auditing each project in the portfolio to ensure adherence to BMS procedures on each scheme.
7. Cooperating and coordinating with the Regional Utilities Lead in the South of England to ensure a unified business process, including creating training content.

Who we're looking for

• Ownership of tasks with clear communication of outcomes, including managing others.
• Ability to work independently and seek opportunities, leading and managing others.
• Holds a current driving license.
• Decisive, considering options based on available information.
• Provides assistance and expert knowledge to support work-winning teams.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports communities and the economy.

Why join us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, paid leave, pension schemes, and more. You can customize your package to suit your needs.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes, including motorway upgrades and national infrastructure projects, prioritizing safety, sustainability, and social value.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We actively promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and support applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities. For more information, visit disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk.