Assistant Project Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Shepperton; Hybrid; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Smart working with up to 40% remote

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies incl. 28 wks?

Pension, share incentive plan, etc.

Zusammenfassung

Balfour Beatty plc are seeking an Assistant Project Manager – Substations to support delivery of major electricity infrastructure projects at Laleham Substation. You will assist with planning, coordination and safe delivery with PMs and the project team.

You will help manage risk, procurement and documentation while promoting health, safety and continuous improvement across multi-disciplinary teams. Hybrid working with potential remote work where roles allow.

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of project management principles and controls.
• Experience implementing safe systems of work.
• Experience managing risks and change processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Aufgaben

• Supporting the Project Manager in the delivery of substation projects from initiation through to commissioning and handover.
• Assisting with project planning, programme management and progress monitoring.
• Maintaining accurate project records, reports and documentation.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Supporting project governance activities, reviews and reporting requirements.
• Assisting with risk, issue and opportunity management processes.
• Monitoring project performance against programme, quality and cost targets.
• Supporting procurement and supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Promoting Balfour Beatty's Zero Harm culture and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities

Kenntnisse

Project delivery support

Project management principles

Safe systems of work

Risk and change management

Communication & stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office 365

Ausbildung

Degree in Construction/Engineering/PM

APM PFQ/PMQ or equivalent

CSCS/SSSTS (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Jobbeschreibung

About The Role

Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution (Power T&D) is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Project Manager – Substations to support the successful delivery of major electricity infrastructure projects at Laleham Substation. Working alongside the Project Manager and wider project team, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering substation construction and refurbishment works safely, on time, and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their project management career within one of the UK’s leading infrastructure businesses.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Project Manager in the delivery of substation projects from initiation through to commissioning and handover.
• Assisting with project planning, programme management and progress monitoring.
• Maintaining accurate project records, reports and documentation.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Supporting project governance activities, reviews and reporting requirements.
• Assisting with risk, issue and opportunity management processes.
• Monitoring project performance against programme, quality and cost targets.
• Supporting procurement and supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Promoting Balfour Beatty's Zero Harm culture and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Experience supporting the delivery of engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of project management principles and controls.
• Experience implementing safe systems of work.
• Experience managing risks and change processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Desirable

• Experience within power, utilities, substations, transmission or distribution projects.
• Membership of a professional body such as APM.
• Working towards or holding an APM PFQ, PMQ or equivalent qualification.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• CSCS and SSSTS (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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?

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 Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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

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 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: [e-mail]