Construction Manager

Description:

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex, high-quality projects that have a lasting impact on communities across the UK. We play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare, transport, and energy infrastructure, working in close partnership with our clients to create environments that support critical public services.

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our team on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital project in Birmingham. This is a high-profile, technically demanding scheme within a live hospital environment, where excellence in safety, planning, and stakeholder management is essential. The project directly supports one of the UK’s largest and most advanced teaching hospitals, making this a unique opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that underpins frontline healthcare delivery.

What you'll be doing

As a Construction Manager You Will

• Lead and manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Plan, coordinate, and sequence construction activities to meet programme milestones
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly within a live hospital environment
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance and control
• Coordinate with design, commercial, and client teams to resolve technical and delivery challenges
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, including the client and hospital representatives.

Who we're looking for

You Will Have The Following

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager on large-scale construction projects, ideally within healthcare or complex live environments
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and temporary works
• Demonstrable leadership and people-management skills
• Excellent understanding of UK health & safety legislation and best practice
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts and subcontract packages
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
• SMSTS and CSCS required.