Construction Superintendent

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Construction Superintendent to join our team on the BBNP ASTI North Project based in Elgin.

As Construction Superintendent, you will take overall responsibility for the management, leadership and control of site operations, overseeing General Foremen, Foremen, direct labour and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the construction programme.

You will work closely with the wider project delivery team to ensure the right people, plant, materials and resources are in place to successfully deliver the works. With a strong focus on health and safety, quality, logistics, programme and productivity, you will provide visible leadership across the site and help drive the highest standards of performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction leader with a strong heavy civil engineering background who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams and taking ownership of complex site delivery.

As Construction Superintendent, you will:

• Take overall responsibility for the supervision and coordination of site works across your areas of responsibility.
• Lead and manage General Foremen, Foremen, direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring appropriate levels of supervision are maintained.
• Ensure the correct level of competent resources is available to meet construction programme requirements.
• Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, approved RAMS and project HSEQ procedures.
• Promote a relentless focus on Zero Harm, leading by example and supporting behavioural safety initiatives across the project.
• Ensure Site Inductions, Daily Briefings, Toolbox Talks, Task Safety Briefings and Short Interval Control meetings are delivered effectively.
• Ensure supervisors are fully briefed on company and project policies, procedures and expectations.
• Identify site risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented and communicated.
• Ensure daily site checks and records are completed accurately and comprehensively.
• Support investigations where required and ensure appropriate improvements and corrective actions are implemented.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes in legislation and company procedures and communicate these effectively to the site team.
• Work with project teams to develop, review and monitor construction programmes.
• Monitor site progress and ensure labour and resources are effectively deployed to achieve programme milestones.
• Manage site logistics and coordinate construction activities to support efficient delivery.
• Oversee the ordering and effective management of plant, tools and materials, ensuring resources are available when required.
• Ensure materials are appropriately managed to minimise waste while maintaining productivity.
• Ensure relevant environmental controls are established, understood and maintained.
• Ensure effective quality control arrangements are implemented throughout the works.
• Provide reports and support investigations as required, implementing improvements and lessons learned.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Ensure supervisory assessments and competency requirements are completed in accordance with project and company standards.

We're looking for an experienced and confident construction leader with a strong background in heavy civil engineering and a proven ability to manage complex site operations.

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience across a range of heavy civil engineering works.
• Previous experience in a Construction Superintendent, Senior General Foreman or comparable senior site leadership position.
• A strong track record of managing both direct labour and subcontractor workforces.
• Experience leading Foremen, General Foremen and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Excellent Health & Safety knowledge with a demonstrable record of managing works to high safety standards.
• A strong understanding of RAMS, HSEQ procedures and safe systems of work.
• A clear understanding of Zero Harm principles and the leadership skills to drive a positive safety culture across site.
• Experience planning and monitoring construction programmes and effectively managing site resources.
• Strong knowledge of site logistics and the management of labour, plant, tools and materials.
• Good understanding of construction quality requirements and quality control processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple work fronts and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to think and act decisively.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to resolving construction and site delivery challenges.
• The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Experience and knowledge of M&E works would be advantageous.

Above all, you'll be a visible and hands-on construction leader who can bring teams together, maintain high standards and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the wider project programme.

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 our 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 our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.

• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.
• Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

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