Senior Construction Manager
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Redcar, TS |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK17326-538548 |
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 Senior Construction Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to Senior Project Manager, this role is lead for site delivery of structural steelwork package for large stick-built structures including short to medium term planning/scheduling with subcontractor and BB planning team, coordination with BB lifting team, coordination with Client site delivery team and ensuring exemplary quality and safety standards.
Specific responsibilities:
- Weekly progress meetings with erection subcontractors where all
elements of construction are monitored (change/programme and
progress/H&S, quality etc.); - Liaising with BB and Client quality teams to plan and coordinate site
inspections and handovers. Coordinating of Client EasyPlant system to
ensure quality documentation collated throughout build to ensure
seamless handover at completion; - Coordinating with wider BB construction teams for crane positions/deliveries/ storage and shakedown areas, logistics etc.;
- Coordinating with other construction/project managers to ensure
adjacent works coordinated; - Working with internal commercial team to manage Client/subcontractor
change and ensure instructions are administered in timely process; - Working with external design team for any changes/modifications which
arise during erection; - Daily appraisal of work areas on site including weekly H&S inspections;
- Liaising with BB and Client H&S teams to ensure a collaborative
approach; - Ability to work with planning team to coordinate subcontractor programmes and integrate into single build programme and constant monitoring/updating of this as required;
- Ensuring necessary permits in place for works either directly or more likely through direct reports.
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will have the following experience/qualifications:
- Previous experience of managing large value construction packages ideally
civils or structural; - Professionally qualified person either via BSc or NVQ route;
- SMSTS (preferable) or SSSTS;
- CSCS;
- Ability to use ASTA Powerproject desirable.
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;
- Medical health cover;
- Company car or car allowance;
- Discretionary annual bonus;
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
- 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
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/
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