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

EDC & Production Transformation Programme

.



This is your opportunity to drive measurable impact--boosting margins, accelerating productivity, and embedding cutting-edge Engineering Design and Production Thinking across our operations.



As the Transformation Lead, you'll work hand-in-hand with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, ensuring these initiatives not only succeed but thrive long-term. You'll be at the forefront of a programme designed to deliver tangible benefits, including:


30% uplift in productivity, with a focus on safe, predictable production Enhanced operational efficiency and waste reduction A culture of continuous improvement and innovation Smarter resource allocation and stronger investment returns Improved customer satisfaction and loyalty

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 visionary leadership and direction for the programme, ensuring alignment with the organisation's strategic goals.

Initiative Management:

Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of the initiatives to ensure: + Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity through innovative thinking and process improvements.
+ Optimise resource allocation and investment strategies to maximise returns.
+ A collaborative and integrated working environment across all departments and supply network

Stakeholder Engagement:

Engage with key stakeholders to build support and ensure alignment with transformation objectives.

Change Management:

Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and minimise resistance.

Performance Monitoring:

Establish metrics and KPIs to track progress and measure the impact of transformation initiatives.

Reporting:

Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the status and outcomes of the initiatives.

Who we're looking for

Experience

Senior transformation/programme leadership in complex infrastructure or engineering businesses. Deep working knowledge of NEC (Options A/B/C/D/E) and recoverability evidence; familiarity with client audit. Demonstrable success running off/near shore operating models or shared services at scale. Exposure to ISO 27001/data residency controls; secure VDI and SaaS governance. Financial acumen: budgeting/benefits tracking, FX hedging basics and transfer pricing in services

Skills & attributes

Strategic influencer at ExCom/MD level and effective coach at site level. Commercial judgement to translate operating model choices into contract mechanisms and evidence. Data driven; comfortable with KPIs, dashboards, and automation/AI use cases in delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent improvement technique training and certification

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