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About the role
Job Title: Project Director (Earthworks and Civils)
Location: North of Scotland / Aberdeenshire / Central Belt Scotland
Project Type: Construction - Civil Engineering / Energy
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
About Us:
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure and construction group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain innovative and efficient projects that underpin daily life, support communities, and enable economic growth.
Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Regional Scotland team as a Project Director to build new futures.
What you'll be doing
As Project Director, you will provide strong leadership and oversee a multidisciplinary team to ensure the successful delivery of the Earthworks and Civils Work Packages. You will facilitate close collaboration with engineering, commercial, procurement, and external teams while driving excellence in health, safety, and sustainability standards.
Your key responsibilities include:
* Leading the Earthworks and Civils Work Packages, incorporating design, scope, and logistics management.
* Establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with internal teams and external partners.
* Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) standards.
* Delivering the project on time and within budget while managing risks and driving innovation.
* Promoting a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and sustainability.
Who we're looking for
Key Requirements:
* Project Director level
* Extensive experience in managing Earthworks and Civils on large-scale energy or infrastructure projects.
* Proven track record in managing and leading large teams in major projects in challenging locations.
* Strong leadership and management skills, including completion of formal qualification (e.g., ILM).
* Comprehensive knowledge of HS&E legislation and environmental management.
* Expertise in NEC3 contracts and lean construction techniques (e.g., MMC and 4D planning).
* SMSTS qualification and a valid CSCS card.
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?
We offer a full range of benefits including smart working, 25 days paid annual leave, family-friendly policies, pension, share incentive plan, and much more.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful workplace. We are committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities and offering interviews to applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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