Construction Director - Overhead Lines - Power T&D

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Balfour Beatty has a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Director to join their rapidly expanding Power Transmission and Distribution team. The successful individual will have experience of working on large, complex major scale projects. Reporting to the Project Director the role will provide management and leadership to a multi-disciplinary team and determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements.

The role will be based from our offices in Elgin, Scotland with requirement for regular site visits.

With the Power business in a key stage of growth, there is plenty of scope for development in this role and it would suit someone with ambition and drive to grow with the business.

• Assess the suitability of the project construction at all stages aligns with the business and stakeholder objectives.
• Supervise all construction/design team involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation.
• Report on pre-construction and construction performance.
• Manage the structure, focus and discipline of the Construction Team.
• Ensure and maintain resource levels required for successful programme delivery.
• Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority.
• Accountable for KPIs in line with project objectives and monitor performance.
• Champion ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.
• Maximise the use of planning & project controls tools to establish realistic baselines throughout the team.
• Ownership of budget, cost control and cost recovery, setting project/portfolio targets accordingly.
• Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery – data driven decisions.

• Proven track record in managing and leading large teams on major scale Infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience of safe operational delivery and experienced in the delivery of lean construction techniques.
• Experienced in the recruitment and development of talent within the business, including mentoring, stretch and challenge for junior team members and ensuring clearly defined development plans are in place.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Wide ranging independent judgement evident, proven track record in this regard.
• Acceptance of responsibility of role, and actively seeks opportunities to enhance personal performance.

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world's foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions – non-work related activities like walks, house duties, etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window – options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000…