Pre-Construction Manager - Glasgow

About the role

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution business is entering one of the most significant periods of investment in UK energy infrastructure.

We are delivering major transmission projects for Scottish Power Energy Networks , supporting the reinforcement and expansion of the UK's electricity network as the country transitions to a low-carbon future.

We are looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead projects through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), design development and pre-construction , shaping schemes before they move into delivery.

This is a senior role where you will influence how major infrastructure projects are developed, engineered and ultimately delivered on site.

You will work closely with Scottish Power Transmission and multidisciplinary teams across Balfour Beatty to develop buildable, efficient and innovative solutions for complex power infrastructure schemes.

What you'll be doing

You will lead the pre-construction phase for major transmission and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are commercially viable, technically robust and ready for delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• LeadingEarly Contractor Involvement (ECI) and Stage 1 development with clients and design partners
• Managing multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, planning and delivery functions
• Shaping design development, buildability reviews and risk mitigation strategies
• Working collaboratively with Scottish Power Transmission to develop efficient project solutions
• Driving innovation in design, construction methods and digital engineering
• Supporting bid strategies and successful project awards
• Ensuring projects progress successfully through Balfour Beatty's gated governance process
• Managing design consultants and coordinating engineering outputs
• Preparing projects to transition smoothly from pre-construction into delivery

Who we're looking for

• We are looking for someone who understands how to develop complex infrastructure projects from concept through to construction.
  You will likely have:
  • Significant experience in pre-construction, design management or project development within major infrastructure
  • A strong engineering background in civil, electrical or infrastructure engineering
  • Experience working on power, utilities, energy or major civil engineering projects
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder environments
  • Experience working collaboratively with clients and design partners during early project phases
  You will be someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges early in the project lifecycle and influencing how major projects are delivered.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.

About us

Balfour Beattys Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the worlds most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: