Project Communications Officer

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Project Communications Officer (Internal) to join our Lower Thames Crossing project based in Grays.

Within this role you'll play a crucial role in engaging and managing relationships with internal stakeholders on the Lower Thames Crossing Project. You'll be responsible for delivering effective employee communication and engagement activities to educate and reinforce key messages, drive operational productivity and embed a 'one team' approach within the project team.

What you'll be doing

As a Project Communications Officer (Internal) you'll:

• Support delivery of effective and engaging internal communications, events and engagement activities within the project team to help embed a 'one team' approach, aligning programme narrative and corporate strategic themes so messaging is timely and easily understood
• Manage project communication channels and coordinate a regular calendar of activity, ensuring everything is on brand and in line with company brand guidelines
• Ensure project communication channels, tools and platforms are regularly reviewed and updated with appropriate content – including SharePoint site, digital totems, distribution lists, presentation packs etc
• Write internal and external award submissions and case studies to promote our people and project
• Arrange for the clearance of subcontractors' photographs and news releases, handle requests for filming and photography sessions.
• Work closely with National Highways and Balfour Beatty Group communication teams to talk positively about project successes and key milestones, sharing content and case studies that can be published across corporate internal, external and social media channels
• Ensure project site(s) hoarding and information boards comply with Balfour Beatty or Joint Venture brand guidelines

Who we're looking for

You will have / be:

Essential:

• Experience in marketing, public relations, communications or a related field
• Confident engaging with external stakeholders face-to-face
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and presentation skills
• A proactive, collaborative attitude and willingness to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Able to interpret technical information from a variety of sources and translate into simple and engaging written communications
• Team player who adapts positively to changing stakeholder demands
• A self-starter with strong organisation skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office365 applications

Desirable:

• A higher education/industry recognised qualification in marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field
• Member of CIPR, IOIC, CIM or other recognised industry body
• Experience of using graphics and or video editing software
• Experience of working on construction/civil engineering infrastructure projects
• Good understanding of the regulatory environment in construction/rail/utility industries

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 Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

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

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:

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:

Job Reference: BBUK14162