Industrial Relations Manager - Net Zero Teesside - Redcar

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About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar, Teesside.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

1. Industrial Relations Strategy:

• Develop, implement, and review the project industrial relations strategy in alignment with Balfour Beatty's current IR/ER plan and policy framework.
• Ensure all industrial relations activities comply with relevant employment laws and regulations.

• Where relevant lead the local negotiations for collective bargaining agreements with unions, representing Balfour Beatty's interests.
• Develop negotiation strategies and assist in conflict resolution that align with the company's operational and strategic goals.
• Run the local dispute resolution procedures.
• Be the local subject matter expert on WRAs (NAECI, CIJC etc) and the local SPA/adoptions.

• Act as the primary point of contact for employee representatives, unions, and external bodies concerning industrial and employee relations matters.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and grievances in conjunction with our ER Centre of Expertise, ensuring a fair and consistent approach in line with Balfour Beatty's policies & procedures.

• Foster effective communication channels between employees, management, and unions, promoting Balfour Beatty's commitment to a collaborative working environment.

• Handle investigations and provide recommendations for dispute resolution, ensuring all actions are in line with Balfour Beatty's ethical standards.
• Represent the company in labour disputes, arbitration, and conciliation processes.

• Prepare and present reports on industrial relations activities and trends to senior management.
• Conduct research and analysis on industrial relations to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Who we're looking for

The following Skill, Experience and Qualifications are required:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a large organisation, essential with exposure to unionised environments such as construction or infrastructure sectors. Experience of civil engineering and/or M&E projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK labour laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in collective bargaining and dispute resolution.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Strong ethical standards.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

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

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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