Development Manager

at  Balfour Beatty

About the role
Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrows challenges. Join our Rail UK team as a Development Manager in Birmingham and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of.
You will be working on the Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA) project undertaking the development of plain line track, S&C and drainage renewals work for the CRSA Enhancements team. This role will lead on all aspects of the development works and a play a prominent role to ensure construction works are planned in a safe manner, to quality and at the right costs.
What you’ll be doing

As a Development Manager, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Create a methodology for development projects;
• Ensure the design is constructible;
• Check and define material quantities;
• Develop programmes for work packages;
• Optioneering methodology and access;
• Define resource requirements;
• Integrate multi-discipline programmes.

Who we’re looking for

You will have the following:

• Recognised Project Management experience;
• Strong team worker and experience of collaborative/partnering working arrangements;
• Demonstrable understanding of H&S and environmental legislation;
• Proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Graduate or HND with experience or railway experience;
• 5 years minimum railway environment construction experience;
• Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary’ railway engineering encompassing p/way, OHLE, Civils and Signalling as a minimum.

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.

• 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