Works Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Invergarry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in Scotland seeks a Works Manager to lead civil engineering and major infrastructure delivery on the Skye 132kV Reinforcement Project. You will oversee on-site teams and subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence across complex works.

This role suits experienced construction leaders from civil engineering or major infrastructure backgrounds, with strong planning, communication and delivery discipline.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Works Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager in civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in earthworks, reinforced concrete, structures, utilities, highways or rail projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe delivery of multiple civil work packages on site.
• Develop and mentor Construction Managers and Supervisors.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor subcontractor performance.
• Drive programme delivery with effective planning and control.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and temporary works requirements.
• Ensure activities meet quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate site records and project documentation.
• Build relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
• Champion continuous improvement and right-first-time delivery.

Skills

Works Manager role

Construction leadership

Civil engineering projects

Subcontractor coordination

MS 365 proficiency

Education

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About the role

Join Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution team and play a leading role in delivering one of Scotland's key electricity infrastructure projects.

As Works Manager on the Skye 132kV Reinforcement Project, you'll take ownership of major civil engineering and construction activities, leading teams and subcontractors to deliver complex infrastructure safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

This role will particularly appeal to experienced construction leaders from a civil engineering / major infrastructure background.

Working alongside the Senior Project Manager and Construction Director, you'll have the opportunity to shape delivery on a major infrastructure scheme while progressing your career within one of the UK's largest and busiest infrastructure businesses.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the safe delivery of multiple civil engineering work packages on site.
• Managing and developing Construction Managers, Section Engineers and Works Supervisors.
• Planning, coordinating and monitoring subcontractor performance.
• Driving programme delivery through effective planning and Short Interval Control.
• Managing labour, plant, materials and temporary works requirements.
• Ensuring construction activities meet quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Monitoring progress against key milestones and implementing recovery plans where required.
• Maintaining accurate site records, reporting and project documentation.
• Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Championing continuous improvement and right-first-time delivery.

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience in a Works Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager role within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong background delivering earthworks, reinforced concrete, structures, utilities, highways, rail, energy or similar heavy construction projects.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and construction site management.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating complex site activities.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS (or equivalent)

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

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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]