Head of Construction

What you'll be doing
What you’ll doLead, develop and motivate high‑performing construction teams, embedding a culture of collaboration, safety and continuous improvementOversee construction strategy and delivery across multiple complex projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budgetDrive innovation and improved ways of working across the supply chain to enhance safety, quality and efficiencyBuild and maintain strong relationships with Anglian Water, Alliance partners and external suppliersLead cost control and resource planning, maximising value and performance across all programmesChampion health, safety, wellbeing and environmental excellence, promoting a zero‑accident cultureActively promote inclusion, fairness and respect across all teams and partner organisations
Who we're looking for
About youYou are an accomplished construction leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects that make a real difference. You’ll bring:Significant experience leading large‑scale construction delivery, ideally within water, utilities or wider infrastructure environmentsA strong understanding of construction methodologies, engineering processes and project planningProven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage multidisciplinary teamsExperience managing budgets, contracts and senior stakeholder relationshipsA forward‑thinking mindset, open to innovation, collaboration and changeA valid UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionallyIf you’re looking to play a leading role in delivering sustainable infrastructure at scale, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.Why join us?As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do.  Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives. As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments. We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com