Senior Foreman / Works Manager (Heavy Civils & Earthworks)

Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Regional Scotland team as a Senior Foreman to build new futures. Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty. By joining our well-established construction teams working on our high-profile substation build project in Lochgilphead, Argyll, you will work with true experts who will share their knowledge and provide support, encouragement, and invaluable feedback so you never stop learning. Bring us your capability, and we'll help you take it much, much further. What you'll be doing As a Senior Foreman you will have the following accountabilities,

• Manage and lead elements of the project team, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee safety protocols, promoting a culture of "Zero Harm" and continuous improvement.
• Develop and review short-term programmes aligned with overall project goals.
• Manage subcontractors, labour, and materials efficiently.
  
  Significant experience in site management within heavy civils and earthworks, preferably managing large complex projects.
• Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
• SMSTS accreditation and a valid CSCS card.
• A relevant construction-oriented qualification (minimum SVQ Level 4 or NVQ Level 5) or equivalent vocational/trade qualifications.
• Excellent communication and financial management skills.
  
  Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure and construction group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain innovative and efficient projects that underpin daily life, supports communities, and enables economic growth. Our unparalleled expertise and resources ensure that we deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Now is a great time to join us. As a leading international construction group with a healthy pipeline of work, we're growing our teams. Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning team., 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 We are 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: Balfour Beatty


• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Location allowance for candidates commuting significant distances.
• Subsistence allowance for accommodation and meals, if required.
• The opportunity to work on a high-impact infrastructure project in a dynamic team environment.
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…