Social Impact Manager
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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* 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
Benefits
* Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EE & 7% ER
* Wellbeing sessions – non-work activities like walks and household chores
* Opportunity to join company SIP scheme
* Flexible benefits window (additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI, etc.)
* Reward platform for shopping, insurance, car discounts, etc.
* Hybrid working (where applicable)
* Enhanced company sickness scheme
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption schemes
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Broad learning opportunities, including professional qualifications
* Employee assistance programme
* Up to 2 days volunteering per year
* Company funded social events
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 ongoing maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in developing some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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. We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful, happy workplace. Our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan outlines targeted, measurable steps to make this a reality. We encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists and are a Disability Confident Employer committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Other. Industries: Construction.
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