About the role

Location: Thurnscoe Travel: Regular UK-wide travel and overnight stays required. Drive Innovation. Shape the Future of Plant & Equipment. Make an Impact. We’re looking for a forward‑thinking, self‑driven professional to join our Asset & Technology Solutions team — someone with a passion for new equipment, sustainable solutions, and making meaningful improvements across plant and equipment operations. In this role, you won’t just keep us up to date — you’ll help lead the industry. You’ll work closely with OEMs, supply chain partners, site teams, and technical specialists to identify opportunities, introduce innovative products, and ensure we’re consistently using the safest, most efficient, and most sustainable plant across the business.

What you'll be doing

Lead the evaluation and integration of new plant, equipment, and technologies Manage product trials, approvals, and the full suite of plant specifications on our BMS Build strong supplier relationships and conduct regular compliance audits Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory developments, and sustainability standards Play a key role in the New Product Approval and Innovation & Sustainability working groups Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, H&S, Plant Hire, Supply Chain and more Produce and present technical reports, status updates, and project documentation Support commercial considerations and contribute to project budgets Promote Zero Harm and ensure all processes meet company policies and standards Represent the business at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events

Who we're looking for

Essential

Strong background in the plant hire industry Previous auditing experience and confidence dealing with supply chain partners Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills Ability to identify market opportunities, tech innovations, and emerging solutions Strong organisational, planning, and report‑writing capabilities Good commercial, financial, and customer‑facing experience High level of computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint; MS Project desirable) Self‑motivated, proactive, and confident working independently Clear drive, ambition, and entrepreneurial flair

Desirable

Engineering experience (Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical) Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (BEng, MEng, MSc) Proven project management capability #LI-Onsite

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. Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - 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…

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

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 is able to 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 To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com Show more Show less