Construction Manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee delivery of a major energy infrastructure project in Aberdeen, guiding safety, quality and schedule across integrated teams. You will coordinate with supply chain and project stakeholders to meet design and contractual targets, driving productivity and sustainable practices. The position sits within a prominent UK energy programme that strengthens renewable transmission capacity and local economic impact. This is an opportunity to shape delivery on one of Scotland’s high-profile energy projects and advance your leadership and technical influence.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• development opportunities
• flexible, inclusive working environment
• Balfour Beatty Academy
• long-term career progression
• opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with supply chain and supervisors; ensure RAMS, safe systems of work and project controls are in place
• Support mobilisation, pre-starts and competency checks; maintain compliance with BB policies
• Promote sustainability targets and Zero Harm culture; lead incident investigations as required
• Lead operational teams; coordinate daily site briefings; manage programme delivery, sequencing and short-term planning
• Integrate planning and site teams to improve communication and progress tracking; maintain site records and reporting
• Drive productivity and recovery planning when delivery falls behind target; promote one-project thinking across BB, JV partners and supply chain
• Lead resource and logistics planning; manage site access, plant utilisation, lifting and material movements
• Maintain project quality standards; ensure work aligns with design, specification and statutory standards
• Support the commercial team with change, variations and entitlement; track productivity to reduce cost and programme impact

Key requirements

• Strong communication, planning and organisation skills
• Effective leadership and ability to manage operational teams
• Ability to improve safety and sustainability performance
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management
• Data, process and IT capability including BIM and construction management tools
• Detailed understanding of construction methods and management principles
• Budgeting, cost control and scheduling expertise
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary construction teams and managing budgets and schedules
• Experience with planning, design and commercial teams; regulatory compliance experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple work packages and subcontractor performance

• Strong communication
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• BIM and construction management tools
• 3D modelling and digital tools
• Modern Methods of Construction

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