Job Description

About the role
Job Title: Construction Manager
Location: Peterhead
Project Type: Major earthworks
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
About Us:
Join us in powering the future. Balfour Beatty is delivering one of the UK's most high-profile energy infrastructure projects - and we're looking for a talented Civils Construction Manager to lead on-site operations from the heart of this landmark scheme in Aberdeen.
Why this project matters:
This large-scale energy project will play a vital role in the UK's transition to a more sustainable future. Your leadership will ensure the safe, timely and high-quality delivery of complex civils work packages that contribute directly to our national infrastructure.
What you'll be doing
As Civils Construction Manager, you'll take charge of a major section of the works.
You will:

• Lead and coordinate construction activities across multiple civils work packages

• Manage safety, quality, logistics and production with a clear focus on programme delivery

• Implement best-in-class health & safety practices and drive a strong site culture

• Engage with stakeholders including supply chain, designers, JV partners, and clients

• Apply innovative methods like BIM and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

• Support sustainability goals and ensure compliance with environmental standards

• Foster and mentor your team, bringing the Balfour Beatty behaviours to life

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience managing civils construction in complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Major Earthworks / Deep Drainage

• Expert understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and short-term planning

• Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management

• Competence in site logistics, quality assurance, and construction programme delivery

• Familiarity with digital tools including 3D modelling and planning software

• Commitment to safety, sustainability and our inclusive site culture

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to lead on one of the UK's flagship energy projects

• Career development pathways within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation

• A collaborative, high-performing team environment backed by strong leadership

• Access to Balfour Beatty's extensive learning, wellbeing and flexible working support

• Enjoy a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

Professional and personal development
The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.
We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.
We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.
*70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section
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
From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.
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:

Skills Required