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About the role
We're seeking an experienced and driven Drainage Manager to lead the delivery of all drainage-related works across a major highways contract. This includes capital projects, a risk-based cleansing programme, and reactive maintenance.
What you'll be doing
* Oversee end-to-end delivery of drainage capital works and core programmes.
* Lead a multidisciplinary team of project managers, designers, and supervisors.
* Manage client relationships and ensure high levels of stakeholder engagement.
* Drive innovation, safety, and efficiency across all drainage operations.
* Ensure compliance with KPIs, budgets, and NEC contract processes.
Who we're looking for
* Proven project management experience in drainage or highways.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
* Financial and commercial acumen, with a focus on value and performance.
* Full UK driving licence and proficiency in MS Office.
Desirable:
* Chartered Civil Engineer status.
* Experience managing tender processes and subcontractors.
* Line management experience.
Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will shape the future of drainage delivery. Make a lasting impact on infrastructure and communities.
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 Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.
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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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