C-suite openings at Balfour Beatty amid divisional shake-up

The UK Energy & Major Projects portfolio will be led by divisional chief executive Phil Clifton. It brings together the delivery of large, complex infrastructure with major energy programmes, including Hinkley Point C and Net Zero Teesside.

Here, the company has its eye on new opportunities such as small modular reactors and new reservoirs.

Recruitment for a divisional chief executive is underway for the UK Transport portfolio. This brings together UK Rail, UK Highways and Balfour Beatty Living Places.

Major alliances and joint ventures, including HS2, Sizewell C and Gammon, will continue under divisional chief executive Steve Tarr.

The group is also strengthening its group executive committee with two new roles: a chief strategy officer and group business services director. Recruitment is underway.

“These changes sharpen our focus on our customers and our core growth markets,” said group chief executive Philip Hoare.

“By bringing our capabilities together in this way, we are building a more connected, agile business better placed to deliver critical infrastructure and consistent value for our customers, partners and shareholders.

“At the same time, we are creating clearer opportunities for our 26,000 colleagues to grow and play their part in shaping our future.”