Assistant Project Manager - Leeds

BALFOUR BEATTY; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their team in Leeds. The ideal candidate will manage project resources, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that support the UK’s vital infrastructure needs.

Benefits

Smart working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies including paid parental leave

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience managing multiple teams and high-pressure situations.
• Valid Driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage project resource mobilization and training programs.
• Manage team budget and project reporting.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and lead investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

IT skills

Team player

Job description

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise.

Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Assistant Project Manager on our Operational Team based in the North East of England and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

You will be:

• Responsible for the implementation and management of the project resource mobilisation inclusive of all personnel competence and development capturing the identification of shortfalls and RAG review to proceed on site. Development of Training Programmes for onboarding of project personnel and the development of programmes for internal personnel.
• Manage the project development engineer and project co-ordinators capturing business as usual activities inclusive of access reporting and maintenance of the 200km access network and condition of the 80km of public roads.
• Management of team budget including monthly spend for identified activities/profiles inclusive of Traffic Management, Security, Site Development and Change inclusive of GS6, and Water Sampling of Private Water Supplies and Identified Water Courses.
• Coordinates a standard and consistent approach to the delivery of projects on time, to cost and quality.
• Supports improvements in project management processes, project reporting and set up assistance during initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out.
• Provides general support to the project management team.

What you'll be doing

• Assists to maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.).
• Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders.
• Collate information and complete the relevant applications associated with the projects requirements.
• Follow Balfour Beatty processes and procedures.
• Assisting in providing regular client update reports and attending scheme progress meetings as required.
• Hold periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase.
• Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall business strategy.
• Prepare and present both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ability to interrogate designs and challenge inputs and deliverables.
• Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall business strategy.
• Health, Safety & Environmental: Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and keep up to date with changes in legislation.
• Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives.
• Lead Accident/Incident Investigations and monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement actions.
• Review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMS.
• Develop H&S plan and ensure it is treated as a live document and ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce.

Who we're looking for

• Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation.
• Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence.
• Able to undertake work in high pressure situations with a flexible attitude.
• A record of a solutions-based approach to problem solving.
• Experience of managing and working with numerous teams at one time.
• Organised and able to manage a busy workload.
• Manage a team, programme and budget.
• Visualise the bigger picture.
• Excellent communication skills and credibility with farmers, landowners and clients.
• Attention to detail.
• Up to date IT skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to resolve complex problems that do not have routine solutions.
• Ability to negotiate tactfully and diplomatically with people at all levels.
• Valid Driver’s license.

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.
• 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]