Overview
Construction Manager (Build) role at Balfour Beatty plc
We are part of the delivery team for HS2, the UK’s flagship high-speed rail programme, and we are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Regional Buildings team. You will support the delivery of five reinforced concrete buildings housing critical MEP plant infrastructure along the route. These highly engineered buildings form an integral part of HS2’s operational systems and represent a blend of heavy civil engineering and complex building construction.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and technically strong professional with a background in reinforced concrete structures, commercial buildings, or RC frame delivery to play a leading part in one of the UK’s most ambitious engineering projects.
Responsibilities
* Managing day-to-day site operations for reinforced concrete and associated building works.
* Leading and motivating construction teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet programme and quality milestones.
* Coordinating with MEP and design teams to ensure interfaces are understood and planned effectively.
* Overseeing temporary works, formwork, rebar, concrete pours, and finishing activities.
* Driving a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all site activities.
* Managing materials, logistics, plant, and sequencing to maintain programme momentum.
* Monitoring cost and progress, reporting accurately to senior management.
* Ensuring compliance with Balfour Beatty’s environmental and sustainability commitments.
* Supporting junior engineers and supervisors, helping to build capability within the team.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven background managing reinforced concrete or structural frame projects — ideally within the building or infrastructure sectors.
* Strong understanding of RC construction methods, reinforcement detailing, and formwork systems.
* Experience managing MEP interface or integration works advantageous.
* Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
* Demonstrable commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice.
* Strong commercial and planning awareness.
* Relevant qualification in construction or civil engineering (HNC, HND, or Degree).
* SMSTS and CSCS certification.
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.
Benefits
* Smart working, with flexible start/finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
* 25 days of paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family friendly policies including maternity/adoption leave and paternity/partners leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
About Us
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 aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.
Diversity and Inclusion
Balfour Beatty believes that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and AFBE, and we support disabled applicants through Disability Confident Employer initiatives. For more information visit: balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. If you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role, you will be offered an interview under our Disability Confident commitments. For more info, visit: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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