Balfour Beatty plc

Our latest Employee Engagement survey results are in, and they are impressive! Our Group-wide Engagement Score stands at a healthy 84%, up 3% from last year and 11% higher than the industry average. Over 19,500 colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong responded to our survey, showing their commitment to making Balfour Beatty a great place to work.   Thank you to our colleagues for taking the time to share their #FoodForThought. Together, we will continue to build a culture that makes Balfour Beatty fit for today's world and the future.   Check out some of the key results 👇

🚀Leading the charge: Balfour Beatty Flannery’s Operator Skills Hub has now trained 1,000 workers - bridging the UK’s construction skills gap. ✅ 80% job conversion rate – smashing the 36% national average ✅ 1000 diverse trainees: veterans, young people, career changers & more 🏗️👷♀️ ✅ Preparing the workforce for a digitally enabled future 💻⚙️ ✅ Empowering collaboration with Flannery Plant Hire 🤝 Andy Ormerod, Balfour Beatty’s Asset & Technology Solutions Managing Director, said: “We’re opening doors to meaningful careers for people from all backgrounds, creating a skilled, resilient workforce to deliver for the UK’s future.” Read the full story and watch highlights from the day here: https://lnkd.in/eCn44r2c

We’re incredibly proud to announce that our Regional Scotland business has been awarded both Contractor of the Year and Refurbishment Project of the Year at the prestigious Learning Places Scotland Awards.   These accolades recognise our work on the landmark restoration of the Edinburgh Futures Institute, a project that embodies our commitment to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovative design in every detail.   A huge thank you to our team, partners, and clients who made this success possible. Together, we’re building a brighter future! 💪 The University of Edinburgh   #LearningPlacesScotland #AwardWinning #ConstructionExcellence #Innovation #Sustainability

This morning, we brought together a range of industry leaders to discuss the challenges, opportunities and potential solutions for the offshore wind market with Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks. Hear all about it from our Group Chief Executive, Leo Quinn, below.

£2M under budget ✅ Zero Harm achieved ✅ We’re very proud to share how our team delivered enhancement works on the M4 and M5, coming in £2 million under budget and achieving a perfect safety record. 👷♂️💼 Read Highways Magazine's feature with Balfour Beatty’s Strategic Development Director Christian Jackson, who explains how leveraging human behaviour expertise and innovative planning contributed to Zero Harm and efficient outcomes on this critical infrastructure project. 🔗 Explore the full story: https://lnkd.in/ekfguXaU

It’s probably no surprise to learn that we’re big advocates of ‘earn and learn’ positions. We’ve not been shy about the hundreds of apprenticeship, graduate and trainee opportunities we have on offer across our business and the wide range of benefits we think they can deliver not only for individuals but for businesses too. That’s why it was particularly pleasing to learn that – for the third year in a row - we’ve been awarded Gold membership as part of The 5% Club's 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. Founded in 2013 by our Group Chief Executive, Leo Quinn, The 5% Club is a dynamic movement of over 1,100 forward-thinking employers who are dedicated to driving positive change, working together to make workplace training more inclusive, diverse and accessible. We now have 7.4% of our workforce currently employed in ‘earn and learn’ roles – well above the 5% target – and look forward to this momentum continuing. Find out more about our early career opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/e_Gk9CDH

🎉 Congratulations to our Connect Plus Services team behind the ‘Extending Working Windows on the M25’ project for winning the Digitalisation & Digital Services Award at the prestigious Intelligent Transport Systems UK Annual Awards! 👏 The judges praised the project for its innovative use of technology to safely extend working windows during road closures. This ground-breaking tool delivers up to a 20% increase in efficiency, unlocking extra productive time per shift and maximising the potential of one of Europe’s busiest roads. This award is a testament to our commitment to driving progress through technology and delivering smarter infrastructure for all road users. 🌟

We've featured in Scottish Construction Now and Project Scotland discussing the restoration of the 145-year-old Royal Infirmary that has transformed into the Edinburgh Futures Institute - a modern teaching facility for The University of Edinburgh. The project preserved the building’s historic heritage while achieving significant carbon savings through retention of its original structure. Cutting-edge scanning technology was key to adapting the space for modern use. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJV3s5Vs #HeritageRestoration #Sustainability #Innovation

We’re excited to share that Balfour Beatty VINCI has hit the 50% completion mark on the 700-metre-long Burton Green Tunnel in Warwickshire, a structure that sets itself apart due to its unique green characteristics. 🛤️ The tunnel, designed with the community in mind, will feature a green space above, blending seamlessly with the local landscape.🌳 It’s one of five ‘green tunnels’ on the HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd route, designed to allow trains to pass through while minimising environmental impact. Read more about this fascinating structure here: https://lnkd.in/emTffFAn

Last month, Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering installed over 1,000 concrete piles in just one week at the UK’s largest electric car battery plant—an achievement highlighted in Concrete Connect! Operations Manager Tom Cooke (MICE) shared how detailed ground analysis, careful planning, and advanced logistics were key to reaching this milestone.   Proud to set new standards in construction! #Innovation Read more: https://lnkd.in/efyDEze2