Construction Director

About the role

Balfour Beatty has a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Director to join their rapidly expanding Power Transmission and Distribution team. The successful individual will have experience of working on large, complex major scale projects. Reporting to the Project Director the role will provide management and leadership to a multi-disciplinary team and determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements.

The role will be based from our offices in Elgin, Scotland with requirement for regular site visits.

With the Power business in a key stage of growth, there is plenty of scope for development in this role and it would suit someone with ambition and drive to grow with the business.

What you'll be doing

• Assess the suitability of the project construction at all stages aligns with the business and stakeholder objectives.
• Supervise all construction/design team involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation.
• Report on pre-construction and construction performance.
• Manage the structure, focus and discipline of the Construction Team.
• Ensure and maintain resource levels required for successful programme delivery.
• Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority.
• Accountable for KPI's in line with project objectives and monitor performance.
• Champion ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.
• Maximise the use of planning & project controls tools to establish realistic baselines throughout the team.
• Ownership of budget, cost control and cost recovery, setting project/portfolio targets accordingly.
• Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery – data driven decisions.

Who we're looking for

• Proven track record in managing and leading large teams on major scale Infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience of safe operational delivery and experienced in the delivery of lean construction techniques.
• Experienced in the recruitment and development of talent within the business, including mentoring, stretch and challenge for junior team members and ensuring clearly defined development plans are in place.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Wide ranging independent judgement evident, proven track record in this regard.
• Acceptance of responsibility of role, and actively seeks opportunities to enhance personal performance.

Why work for us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world's foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at

About us

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.

Further information on Disability Confident can be found at:

Job Reference: BBUK13346