Workforce Manager - Leiston

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

Job summary

A leading geo-technical contractor in Leiston is seeking an experienced Workforce Manager to coordinate workforce planning for the Sizewell C project. This role involves overseeing labour resource planning, ensuring workforce compliance, and maintaining relationships with labour agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in geotechnical roles, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in necessary planning tools. The position offers competitive pay, medical benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Attractive/negotiated salary

Medical health cover

Company car/car allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Access to Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the Geotechnical discipline.
• Strong understanding of construction site operations, especially in piling and civil engineering environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and workforce planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Interpret workforce requirement lists from Construction Managers.
• Assist with creating indents and authorising labour invoices.
• Coordinate mobilisation and demobilisation of operatives.
• Monitor workforce availability, skillsets, and competency status.

Skills

Experience in a similar role within the Geotechnical discipline

Proven experience in workforce or labour coordination

Strong understanding of construction site operations

Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience working with labour supply agencies

CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) certification

Education

Qualification in Construction Management, HR, or Workforce Planning

Job description

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About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Workforce Manager to join our Ground Engineering team working on the Sizewell C project in Suffolk.

Be part of this 'once in a generation' project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable‑carbon electricity.

The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke.

We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will have the following accountabilities:

• Receive and interpret workforce requirement lists from Construction Managers and Project Managers;
• Ability to prioritise work and activities;
• Assist with creating indents and authorising labour invoices;
• Implement advanced planning and coordination for resource and training needs within the Plant and Resource Team and assist with the coordination of site personnel regarding, training, medicals, movements etc.;
• Source labour from GSA core businesses and approved labour agencies in line with project needs and maintain a centralised labour resource plan across all active and upcoming GSA projects;
• Coordinate mobilisation and demobilisation of operatives, ensuring timely site readiness;
• Liaise with the Learning & Development Administrator to ensure all operatives are trained, inducted, and compliant;
• Monitor workforce availability, skillsets, and competency status to optimise deployment;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with labour agencies, ensuring quality and reliability of supply;
• Support the onboarding process by aligning labour supply with induction and training schedules;
• Track and report on workforce utilisation, gaps, and future needs to senior leadership;
• Ensure all workforce movements and records are accurately documented and GDPR compliant;
• Collaborate with HR, HSE, and operational teams to align workforce planning with project risk and safety requirements;
• Contribute to workforce development initiatives, including apprenticeships, upskilling, and succession planning;
• Support audits and inspections by maintaining accessible and accurate workforce documentation.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Experience in a similar role within the Geotechnical discipline;
• Proven experience in workforce or labour coordination within construction or infrastructure projects;
• Strong understanding of construction site operations, especially in piling and civil engineering environments;
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing project demands;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and workforce planning tools;
• Experience working with labour supply agencies and internal resource teams;
• CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) certification.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience working within a multi-company alliance or joint venture;
• Familiarity with CSCS, CPCS, NPORS, and other construction certification schemes;
• Knowledge of employment legislation and workforce compliance standards;
• Qualification in Construction Management, HR, or Workforce Planning.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• Medical health cover;
• Company car/car allowance;
• Discretionary annual bonus;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK's leading specialist geo‑technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross‑country rail and road projects.

Our reputation as one of the UK's leading specialist geo‑technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK's largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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

We are 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/