Workforce Planning Manager - Civils and Cabling

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

What you'll be doing
As Workforce Planning Manager, you will:

Develop and deliver strategic workforce plans to support Power T&D projects across the UK.Manage workforce demand forecasting, deployment planning and capacity management.

Work with operational and project teams to identify workforce requirements and develop solutions to address gaps.

Support workforce growth initiatives, including engagement with specialist labour supply partners and subcontractors.

Produce meaningful workforce reporting and management information to support business decision-making.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders across operations, recruitment, training, procurement and HR.Drive workforce mobilisation activities and ensure resources are available to support project delivery requirements.

Lead and support team members, providing coaching and development where applicable.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a proactive and strategic workforce planning professional who can balance long-term planning with the realities of a fast-paced operational environment.

You'll ideally have:

Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Experience managing workforce demand, deployment or resource planning within a complex environment.

The ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Resilience, adaptability and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Good Microsoft Office skills and confidence working with workforce data and reporting tools.

Experience with in power, utilities, construction, engineering or major infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.
Why work for us
At Balfour Beatty, you'll be part of a business that delivers critical infrastructure which powers communities and drives economic growth across the UK.We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package including a company car.

Company pension scheme

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Professional development and career progression

Access to wellbeing and employee support programmes

The opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects

About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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 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:
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidate recruit