About The Role
We're seeking a proactive and passionate Social Impact Manager to lead the delivery of community-focused initiatives across infrastructure projects in East Coast Scotland. You'll work closely with internal teams, clients, and local stakeholders to design and implement programmes that create lasting social value and align with our Building New Futures strategy.
What you'll be doing
* Develop and deliver Social Impact Action Plans for regional projects
* Engage with local communities, schools, colleges, and third-sector organisations
* Facilitate apprenticeships, work placements, and volunteering opportunities
* Align initiatives with client priorities and Scottish Government policy
* Build partnerships with local authorities and supply chain partners
* Support work-winning efforts with social impact proposals and local intelligence
* Monitor and report on KPIs, outcomes, and impact using internal systems
* Create communications content and support award submissions
* Collaborate with colleagues across Scotland to share best practice
Who we're looking for
* Experience in social impact, stakeholder engagement, or community development.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
* Knowledge of sustainable procurement and Scottish Government policy.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver measurable outcomes.
* Comfortable working across diverse teams and external partners.
* Passion for inclusion, diversity, and making a positive difference.
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
Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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 can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.