Job Description

About the role

Lead the Future of Transformation at Balfour Beatty

Are you ready to shape the next chapter of innovation in the construction industry?



Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced

Transformation Lead

to spearhead the UK workstream of our Engineering Design Centre transformation.



This workstream is focussed on seeking opportunities to maximise Balfour Beatty UK's use of the EDC, whilst at the same time driving process standardisation, automation and improvement, designed to deliver measurable improvement in operational performance, productivity, and ways of working.



The Transformation Lead will partner with senior leadership and cross?functional teams to shape, guide and sustain change through this workstream across the organisation. This role requires an adaptable leader who can operate across strategy, operations, and culture, and evolve with the programme as it grows.

Core programme outcomes include:

Greater capture of the design/BIM work undertaken by Balfour Beatty UK within the EDC. Greater standardisation of processes and use of automation across agreed "in scope" activities Successful transfer of activities for "in scope" activities to the EDC.

This is a leadership role with real influence--driving transformation that matters. With a

flexible base location

, UK-wide and international travel, you'll have the scope to make a difference on a global stage.

What you'll be doing

Strategic Leadership

Provide clear leadership and direction for transformation activity, ensuring alignment with Balfour Beatty's strategic objectives. Shape and continually refine the workstream as it evolves.
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Initiative & Programme Management

Oversee planning, delivery and monitoring of improvement initiatives. Drive operational efficiency and productivity through progressive thinking and ways of working. Promote integrated, collaborative working across functions and projects.
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Stakeholder Engagement

Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and operational teams. Secure alignment, sponsorship and engagement across the business.
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Change Leadership

Develop and implement effective change approaches that support people through transition. Anticipate and manage resistance to maintain momentum.
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Performance & Benefits Management

Define key metrics and indicators to track progress and impact of the workstream. Report regularly to senior leadership on outcomes, risks and next steps.

Who we're looking for

Experience

Proven track record of leading transformation or major change programmes in complex engineering or infrastructure environments. Experience shaping operating models and leading multi?disciplinary teams, ideally including moves to automation and off/near?shore functions or shared services. Strong commercial and operational understanding with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders. Good financial literacy, including benefits tracking and programme budgeting.

Skills & attributes

Strategic thinker with ability to operate confidently at Executive/MD level. Practical, grounded approach suited to site and operational environments. Comfortable working with data, KPIs and digital tools that support decision?making and improvement. Strong communicator and coach, able to develop capability and build high?performing teams.

Qualifications

Degree in Business, Management or relevant discipline (Master's desirable). Training or certification in improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma or similar).

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 Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

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/



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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK17010