Business Improvement Specialist

About The Role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Business Improvement Specialist to join our growing team.

• Define and drive R&D strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals
• Within area of responsibility analyse current work practices to identify areas for improvement and educate as to how to record and improve business and deliverable processes around research and development activities. Devise and test solutions and roll out new ways of working
• Perform workplace audits and streamlining processes within area of responsibility
• Process mapping, value stream mapping, identifying inefficiencies in productivity with a particular focus on research and development.
• Recommend to management changes that can cut waste from operating procedures
• Mentor and grow team capabilities through training and performance management
• Support the business in establishing “best practice” methods and share with the wider business.
• Undertake continuous training and development of the project team and supply chain partners
• Perform root cause analysis to identify potential issues and create innovative solutions to resolve problems
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them
• Conduct research and development assessments on each Project and enabling function.
• Serve as a facilitator of continuous improvement implementation and employee involvement
• Communicate effectively with various levels within the business to educate in Research and Development methodologies and how recommended changes can cut waste from operating procedures, influencing and motivating both proactively and reactively
• Ensure that process improvement initiatives are aligned to business requirements
• Support the building of a culture of engagement across the business to provide a highly energised team which is flexible to meet the changing needs of the business

• Understand HMRC guidelines related to REDC it’s principles its and recording techniques
• Basic financial acumen (budgeting, cost-benefit analysis)
• Good communication and interpersonal skill
• Ability to present data effectively
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Understanding of cost and financial impacts
• Ability to work on own initiative

• Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, however not a requirement
• Experience of applying recording and analysing of REDC claims within a working construction environment. Continuous improvement and problem solving and process improvement.
• Substantial process improvement experience with a demonstratable knowledge

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

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  We are 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all.

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