Duncan Gardner

Duncan Gardner is a Social Impact Manager at Balfour Beatty, where he supports the development and delivery of initiatives that create lasting positive change in the communities where the company operates. With a strong focus on social impact, inclusion, and sustainability, Duncan works across major infrastructure projects to ensure that local people and places benefit from meaningful employment, skills development, and community engagement. He is passionate about building partnerships that drive long-term impact and align with Balfour Beatty’s commitment to responsible business. Following the success of a pilot 'Ukrainian Construction Academy' in Edinburgh, Duncan, in partnership with Capital City Partnership, secured £243,000 from the CITB Industry Impact Fund to launch Scottish Pathways to Construction, an initiative aimed at supporting underrepresented groups into construction careers.