Completions Lead
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 November 2025 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, TS10 |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK15436-530467 |
Summary
About the role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Completions Lead to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What you'll be doing
As Completions Lead, you will be accountable for the development, management, and execution of the completions strategy across BBK’s scope. You will ensure all systems are installed, tested, documented, and handed over in line with client requirements, industry standards, and BBK’s quality expectations. This role requires a leader who is detail-oriented, highly organised, and skilled at coordinating multiple stakeholders during the critical final stages of project delivery.
• Develop and manage the completions plan for BBK’s scope, aligned with client and EPC requirements
• Define system boundaries, turnover packages, and handover procedures
• Lead the setup and administration of completions management systems (CMS)
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities across disciplines
• Ensure all quality records, test packs, and certification are complete and accurate
• Interface with client, EPC partners, and subcontractors to manage handover requirements
• Track and report completions progress, punch lists, and outstanding works
• Drive closure of punch items to ensure timely system handover
• Support commissioning teams in the safe and efficient startup of systems
• Provide leadership on lessons learned and continuous improvement of BBK’s completions processes
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities and experience:
• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline (or significant relevant experience)
• Strong track record in completions, turnover, or commissioning on large industrial, energy, or process projects
• Knowledge of completions management systems (e.g. MCPlus, WinPCS, ProCoSys) and digital handover tools
• Experience with systemisation, test pack preparation, and QA/QC turnover documentation
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiarity with UK regulations on pressure systems, electrical safety, and commissioning practices
Smart: Thinks broadly about the business, going beyond own professional knowledge to demonstrate sound commercial judgement. Generates innovative approaches with potentially significant long-term impact
Driven: Demonstrates complete focus and determination to achieve successful outcomes. Is a self-starter and takes the initiative in situations
Agile: Learns quickly, adapting thought and action to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change
Influential: Builds commitment to act through winning hearts and minds. Is respected by colleagues and seen as role model by others
Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Effectively blends people into teams and fosters a sense of belonging. Proactively builds knowledge capability through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects first-hand customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained
Communication: Clearly communicates ideas, plans and priorities to others. Makes communication a priority so there are no surprises
Operational Excellence: Plans and organises resources to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently. Identifies and implements opportunities to increase sales and profit or reduce costs
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some of our key benefits are:
An attractive/negotiated salary;
25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
Company car if applicable;
Pension savings schemes;
Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
Discretionary annual salary reviews.
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
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
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 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/
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