Director - Building Services (Permanent)

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty plc Full time
Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning project management team.

Nationally recognised for how well we develop our people, weve the perfect opportunity for a talented Construction Director to lead on the delivery of a large complex construction project for the Defence sector based in the South East of England.

As a Construction Director , you will:

Ensure compliance and assurance with regard to all building components associated with the safety of the end users including but not limited to all aspects of active and passive fire protection.

Engage with the Client to understand sustainability priorities, ensure targets are set and a plan in place to deliver sustainability objectives including driving efficiencies in Waste management and having a positive impact on the local Community
Ensure there is a robust construction control plan in place which is up to date, appropriate for the work being undertaken and meets the requirements of the Gateway regime
Establish a robust monitoring and review process to track project performance with a view to identifying and mitigating issues early
Ensure the team is well prepared for Project Review Meetings and Gate Reviews and are equipped to provide a transparent update on progress, challenges and opportunities
Monitor and approve cost targets and financial forecasts to maximise profitability without compromising safety and compliance Ensure ongoing, effective risk management across the project - tracking, monitoring, and escalating where appropriate
Ensure accurate and appropriate digital documentation of project decision making and activity - including the 'golden thread' of information containing matters affecting the building performance, including fire and structural safety information
Ensure a resource plan is developed and maintained for the duration of the project lifecycle and competent resource is recruited or procured to ensure safe and successful delivery
Proactively manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations, and maintain long-term relationships
You will have the following qualities / experience:
Technically competent with a proven track record in managing and leading Building projects
Working knowledge of legislation, regulation and obligations relating to the design, construction, management, operation and use of buildings
Financial awareness is required to deliver targets, with a desire to continuously improve safety and sustainability performance

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

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

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

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.

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.

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