Site Setup Coordinator

Balfour Beatty plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies (maternity/ad

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a proactive Site Setup Coordinator to support mobilisation and demobilisation of construction sites across the UK. You will be the key contact for site setup, coordinating welfare facilities, supplier relationships and ensuring smooth demobilisation at project completion.

You will build relationships, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities, playing a central role in project delivery with strong health and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and build relationships at all levels.
• Experience coordinating logistics, mobilisation activities, facilities or site operations.
• Proficient IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site mobilisation and demobilisation across multiple projects.
• Act as main contact between project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Attend sites across the UK to oversee and support setup activities.
• Develop and manage mobilisation programmes to deliver on time and to specification.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues to maintain service levels.
• Ensure all site setup requirements are ordered, tracked and completed on time.
• Produce reports and project updates for stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project records and file management.
• Support teams with enquiries and provide practical site solutions.
• Promote high standards of health, safety and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and customer experience.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Education

CSCS Card (Labourer level or above)

CITB SSSTS or SMSTS

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

MS Project

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for a proactive and organised Site Setup Coordinator to join our Asset & Technology Solutions team. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the mobilisation and demobilisation of construction sites across the UK.

As the key point of contact for site setup activities, you will work closely with project teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure that construction sites are fully operational from day one. From coordinating welfare and accommodation facilities through to managing supplier relationships and ensuring smooth demobilisation at project completion, you'll help deliver an exceptional service that supports projects nationwide.

This is an exciting role for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, managing multiple priorities and being at the heart of project delivery.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinating site mobilisation and demobilisation activities across multiple construction projects.
• Acting as the main point of contact between project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Attending sites throughout the UK to oversee and support setup activities.
• Developing and managing mobilisation programmes to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification.
• Monitoring supplier performance and proactively resolving issues to maintain service levels.
• Ensuring all site setup requirements are accurately ordered, tracked and completed within agreed timescales.
• Producing reports, management information and project updates for stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate project records, documentation and file management systems.
• Supporting project teams with enquiries and providing practical solutions to site challenges.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the customer experience.
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating complex activities while delivering excellent customer service.

You will have:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to work independently and build relationships at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience coordinating logistics, mobilisation activities, facilities, construction support services or site operations.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• A customer-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• The flexibility to travel extensively across the UK and occasionally stay away from home.

Essential Qualifications

• CSCS Card (Labourer level or above).
• CITB SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ in Construction Supervision or Management.
• Previous construction or site-based experience.
• CPCS Appointed Person qualification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Fire Awareness Training.
• Vehicle Marshal (Banksman) qualification.

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

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail]