About the role
We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee all project offices, facilities and workplace services across the Beauly to Peterhead transmission project.
This role is primarily based in Elgin and will require regular travel between sites and satellite hubs. You will take full ownership of the setup, operation and demobilisation of project offices, compounds and welfare facilities, while overseeing administrative teams and shared resources across multiple locations.
We are looking for a self-starter who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision and bring structure, consistency and strong leadership across all hubs.
What you'll be doing
- Manage all project offices, satellite offices, compounds and welfare facilities across the project
- Take full ownership of the facilities lifecycle including planning, setup, maintenance, optimisation and demobilisation
- Ensure facilities are safe, compliant, fit for purpose and aligned to the construction programme
- Coordinate office operations and logistics across all locations, ensuring consistent standards
- Oversee project mobilisation and demobilisation activities relating to offices and facilities
- Line manage and coordinate administrative teams and shared resources across satellite hubs
- Manage suppliers, contractors and service providers, ensuring performance meets agreed standards
- Work with commercial and procurement teams to secure value for money and follow company processes
- Authorise and process invoices in line with company procedures
- Maintain strong focus on Health & Safety, security and Zero Harm
- Ensure statutory and site notices are displayed and kept up to date
- Support business continuity planning and drive continuous improvement
- Use digital tools and reporting to improve coordination and performance
- Provide administrative support to the leadership team where required
- Live the Balfour Beatty Values and support sustainability initiatives
Who we're looking for
- A confident self-starter who can work independently and take ownership from day one
- Someone comfortable managing multiple sites and satellite hubs
- A practical, solutions-focused individual who enjoys improving ways of working
- A strong communicator able to work with senior leadership, site teams and suppliers
- Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience managing facilities, offices or operational environments within construction or infrastructure
- Experience overseeing multi-site operations and maintaining consistent standards
- Strong people management and coordination skills
- Experience managing external suppliers and service providers
- Good understanding of Health & Safety, security and compliance requirements
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools
- Flexibility to travel regularly between project sites
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
Why work for us
Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:
- Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
- Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
- Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
- Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
- Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
- Hybrid working (where applicable)
- Enhanced company sickness scheme
- Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
- Employee assistance programme
- Up to 2 days volunteering per year
- Company funded social events.
In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.
We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.
We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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 can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.
Job Reference: BBUK18528
