Overview
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Location: Peterhead. Project Type: Major earthworks. Company: Balfour Beatty Group. This is a Civils Construction Manager on a landmark energy infrastructure project in Aberdeen.
About the Role
Job Title: Construction Manager
Location: Peterhead
Project Type: Major earthworks
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
Why This Project Matters
This large-scale energy project will play a vital role in the UK’s transition to a more sustainable future. Your leadership will ensure the safe, timely and high-quality delivery of complex civils work packages that contribute directly to our national infrastructure.
What you’ll be doing
As Civils Construction Manager, you’ll take charge of a major section of the works.
Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate construction activities across multiple civils work packages
* Manage safety, quality, logistics and production with a clear focus on programme delivery
* Implement best-in-class health & safety practices and drive a strong site culture
* Engage with stakeholders including supply chain, designers, JV partners, and clients
* Apply innovative methods like BIM and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
* Support sustainability goals and ensure compliance with environmental standards
* Foster and mentor your team, bringing the Balfour Beatty behaviours to life
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience managing civils construction in complex, large-scale infrastructure projects
* Major Earthworks / Deep Drainage
* Expert understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and short-term planning
* Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management
* Competence in site logistics, quality assurance, and construction programme delivery
* Familiarity with digital tools including 3D modelling and planning software
* Commitment to safety, sustainability and our inclusive site culture
Why Join Us
* The opportunity to lead on one of the UK’s flagship energy projects
* Career development pathways within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation
* A collaborative, high-performing team environment backed by strong leadership
* Access to Balfour Beatty’s extensive learning, wellbeing and flexible working support
* Enjoy a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment
Professional and personal development
The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career. We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities. We\'re proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10 approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.
Additional Information
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland. You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). We actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. For more information visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and welcome feedback at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Construction
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