Construction Manager - Birmingham

About the role

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group, delivering some of the UK's most complex and high-profile projects. We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Construction Manager to join our team on the N1/N2 Headhouse Project in Birmingham , a key part of the HS2 programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering a landmark infrastructure project that will transform the UK's transport network.

As Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities across the N1/N2 Headhouse works. You will ensure delivery is safe, efficient, and aligned with programme, cost, and quality objectives.

What you'll be doing

As a Construction Manager you will be:

• Managing and coordinating multiple work packages and site teams
• Ensuring all works are delivered safely in line with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Driving programme delivery and ensuring alignment with project milestones
• Overseeing subcontractor performance, coordination, and compliance
• Working closely with engineering, commercial, and planning functions
• Monitoring quality and ensuring compliance with project specifications
• Reviewing and approving method statements, risk assessments, and construction documentation
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and resolving site issues
• Reporting on progress, performance, and key risks to senior stakeholders
• Promoting a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or in a similar leadership role on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects
• Strong background in heavy civils, structures, or reinforced concrete works
• Experience managing complex interfaces and multiple subcontractors
• Solid understanding of construction planning and programme management
• In-depth knowledge of UK health and safety regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• SMSTS (essential)
• CSCS card (essential)

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

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

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

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:

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: [email protected]