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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Haining as Managing Director of Connect Plus Services, overseeing our M25 operations. Louise brings over 30 years of experience in the construction and infrastructure industry and has been with us since 2017, holding several leadership roles. 📢 As a Chartered Engineer, Louise has led groundbreaking initiatives such as the introduction of the M25’s digital twin, which revolutionized data-driven decision-making and improved safety. Her leadership continues to drive innovation, digital transformation, and excellence in project delivery. Louise’s appointment reflects our commitment to nurturing talent and leveraging the creativity and expertise of our people. Congratulations, Louise! 🎉
Balfour Beatty’s Energy Manager, Stuart McLeod, has been featured in The Energyst, where he discusses how our Asset & Technology Solutions (ATS) business is playing a key role in supporting the decarbonisation of the Group. 🌍 The article highlights several innovative technologies and solutions we’ve introduced on-site, including EcoNet, EcoSense, and telematics, which are crucial in reducing carbon emissions across our projects. 💚 Read the full article to learn more about how we're leading the charge in reducing carbon emissions across our sites:
🌟Join Our Apprenticeship Webinar!🌟 BE a part of our exclusive Apprentice Webinar for 2025 intake, where you'll be able to hear from our expert panel and have the opportunity to ask us questions. Higher Level Apprenticeships (Level 4-6) 📅 Date: Weds 21 August 🕒 Time: 12 noon 📍 Location: Teams Registration Why attend? ✅ Gain valuable insights about Balfour Beatty ✅ Discover what our current Early Careers Apprentice, Learning & Development team and Recruiters have to say ✅ Hints and tips for great CV’s writing and interview preparation Register your interest now take the first step towards a brighter future. 🌟
🚧 We're excited to share that Balfour Beatty has begun constructing the Clearmount footbridge near M25 Junction 10. This 61m steel bridge will provide a safe route for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse-riders over one of the UK's busiest motorways. 🌉 Once installed, the bridge will be 61m long, 4.3m wide, and 2.6m high, weighing over 130 tonnes. We look forward to completing this vital piece of infrastructure!
Progress at the North Wessex Downs VIP Project for National Grid! 🌳 Our expert team has begun laying ducts for 400kV underground cables that will replace 13 overhead line towers. This project is crucial for preserving the scenic #Devizes landscape while enabling new #NetZero infrastructure. It’s inspiring to be part of a project that harmonises environmental preservation with technological progress. #Sustainability #Infrastructure #EnvironmentalPreservation 🌄
🌟Unlock Your Future: Join Our Early Careers Webinar!🌟 BE a part of our exclusive Early Careers Webinar where you'll be able to hear from our expert panel and have the opportunity to ask us questions. Graduates and Year in Industry placement students 📅 Date: Wed 14 August 🕒 Time: 12 noon 📍 Location: Teams registration Why attend? ✅ Gain valuable insights about Balfour Beatty ✅ Discover what our current Early Careers colleagues, recruiters, and Hiring Managers have to say ✅ Hints and tips for great CV’s writing and interview preparation Register your interest now and take the first step towards a brighter future. 🌟
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a £185 million contract by Transport Scotland to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy in the Scottish Highlands. 🛣 As part of the project, we will upgrade 9.6 kilometres of single carriageway to dual carriageway, construct four major bridges along the route as well as deliver new side roads together with various junction upgrades. 🚧 Once complete, this key route will generate economic growth, supporting businesses, communities, and tourism throughout Scotland by strengthening the link between Scotland’s central belt and the Highlands and Islands. 🔗 Read more via the link below:
🚗✨ Leading innovation for a net-zero future! Urban Fox Networks, in partnership with Balfour Beatty Investments, is on BBC News showcasing Europe's first fully retractable EV charger, the MK UEone! 🌍 ⚡Installed in Dundee, these urban-friendly chargers rise when needed and retract flat when not, keeping pavements clutter-free. CEO Olivier F. highlights how Urban Fox are revolutionising EV infrastructure. Dive into this game-changing tech. Watch the full report from 16:45 onwards now! 📺👇
Congratulations to Lisa S., Regional Social Impact Manager at Balfour Beatty, for making history as the first-ever recipient of the prestigious Hensman Prize! 🎉 Lisa's incredible dedication to growing and strengthening the Cumbrian community has earned her this well-deserved recognition. Lisa has delivered numerous positive social impact projects, including supporting children's reading programs, hosting placement students, and enhancing career education in local schools. Additionally, she has actively volunteered in various community initiatives and allocated £30,000 in sponsorships to grassroots causes. Read the full story here:
Insightful piece in New Civil Engineer featuring our complex strengthening works to a 112-year-old bridge situated at Paddington Station thanks to a pioneering ‘mega-tent’. With over 100 tonnes of steel added to the bridge first built in 1912, Balfour Beatty experts have renovated and reinforced the bridge’s main cross girders and longitudinal beams to ensure its structural integrity for generations to come. Read the full article here:
