Construction Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead on-site delivery of a major energy infrastructure project in Aberdeen, ensuring safe, compliant execution and efficient programme progression. You will work with cross-functional teams and supply chains to align with BB’s standards and the ASTI Netherton Hub goals. You will shape construction delivery through planning, risk control and continuous improvement, contributing to Scotland’s renewable energy and net-zero ambitions. This is a high-impact role at scale, offering hands-on leadership and career development within a national framework.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• development opportunities
• Balfour Beatty Academy
• flexible working environment
• inclusive culture
• career progression within a national framework

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety and environmental governance with the supply chain and supervisors, ensuring RAMS and safe systems of work are in place
• Coordinate mobilisation, pre-starts and competency checks; maintain BB policies and sustainability targets
• Lead production control: manage daily site activities, sequencing, planning and progress tracking; drive productivity
• Oversee logistics: resource planning, site access, plant use, deliveries and material movements; ensure site readiness
• Maintain quality and technical standards; ensure work aligns with design, specs and standards; apply digital tools and construction methods to improve delivery
• Understand and support commercial drivers; assist with change, variations and cost control; monitor productivity to protect schedule

Key requirements

• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
• Operational leadership with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in safety management and sustainability improvements
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management
• Data and IT capability; BIM and construction management tools familiarity
• Detailed understanding of construction methods, scheduling and risk management
• Experience with budgeting, cost control and procurement knowledge
• Proven ability to manage multiple work packages and coordinate with planning, design and commercial teams

• Strong communication
• Leadership and people management
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• BIM and construction management tools
• 3D modelling and Modern Methods of Construction
• Planning, scheduling and short-term planning

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