Assistant HR Business Partner

About the role

In this role, you will assist the Hinkley project within BBMP to deliver the People Plan that supports the achievement of key contractual deliverables. You will be required to support demobilisation, mobilization as well as owning and coordinating a variety of cyclical activities and HR projects.

What you'll be doing

• Working to identify resource which will move from one part of the Hinkley project to the next and which needs to be redeployed. Proactive recruitment for any ramp up roles into 2027.
• Leading the interface with other parts of the HR function and HR Business Partners to own cyclical activity and coordinate submissions (such as learning and development, pay reviews, talent, Early Careers etc.)
• Providing a professional and considered approach to resolving non-standard queries that have a material impact on the project/business unit, including escalating issues and overseeing their resolution in a timely manner
• Providing advisory support to change programmes and promoting people- related initiatives
• Support line managers and less experienced leaders to take a high-quality approach on key areas of the HR agenda, for example:
• Supporting sessions on areas such as talent identification and management, creating a high-performance culture, improving employee engagement etc
• Delivering sessions to increase line manager capability and competence
• Provide one-to-one coaching and advice on people issues to enhance managers' ability to deliver their People Plans
• Coordination of ad-hoc HR projects and activities, liaising with representatives across the wider HR team, the Enabling Functions, the Group and any parent companies as required

Who we're looking for

• Experience in providing advice and guidance to leaders through change and an ability to manage change programmes and initiatives with the input of matrix HR team support
• Knowledge of HR policy, practice and procedures through previous generalist HR experience
• Emotionally intelligent and able to flex personal style and preferences to establish rapport and credibility with senior leaders
• Energetic, creative and pragmatic approach to resolving challenges
• Ability to respond to competing priorities and manage a high and diverse workload
• Proven effective relationship management skills
• Proficient in MS Office and other relevant IT applications

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

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

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