At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multiple construction projects from start to finish, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join Balvac, a part of Balfour Beatty, known for innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, strong career development, and a focus on sustainability.
- Other info: Open communication culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects while championing safety and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in Contracts or Project Management in construction and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About The Role
Location: Flexible base – Leeds / Warrington / Derby (with regular site presence across the UK). Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple projects, from work‑winning through to completion.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing the delivery and performance of multiple projects, including full P&L responsibility
- Leading safety culture and driving Zero Harm
- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, managing change and expectations
- Ensuring compliance with Balfour Beatty procedures, policies and governance
- Managing external consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners
- Driving operational excellence through planning, risk management, project controls and Lean principles
- Championing sustainability initiatives, including waste, energy and water efficiency
- Using BIM, Lean Visual Management and digital tools to optimise delivery and safety
- Providing clear, robust reporting on progress, risk and performance to senior stakeholders
- Supporting repeat business and long‑term client partnerships through excellent delivery
Who we’re looking for
- Proven experience in Contracts or Project Management within the construction sector
- Strong leadership capability with the confidence to influence, motivate and lead teams
- Excellent communication and relationship‑management skills
- Sound commercial and financial awareness
- Experience (or strong understanding) of Lean construction principles
- Knowledge of contract conditions and change control processes
- A valid CSCS card
- Relevant professional or technical qualifications (desirable)
Why Join Balvac
- Work on technically challenging and varied projects across the UK
- Flexible office base with a mix of office, site and stakeholder engagement
- Be part of a business that genuinely values innovation, customer focus and collaboration
- Strong career development opportunities within Balfour Beatty
- A culture built around safety, sustainability and continuous improvement
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 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 managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities. We support learning through a 70:20:10 approach.
Equal opportunities
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 also commit to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. We are committed to supporting our inclusive culture and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
Contracts Manager - Balvac employer: Balvac Ltd
Balfour Beatty – Balvac is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its employees while fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. With flexible office locations in Leeds, Warrington, or Derby, you will enjoy a supportive environment that encourages work-life balance and offers opportunities to lead high-value projects, driving impactful change in the UK infrastructure sector.
