Assistant Project Manager - Leeds

Balfour Beatty; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure provider in Leeds seeks an Assistant Project Manager to join their Power Transmission and Distribution team. This role involves managing project resources, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Candidates should have strong communication and problem-solving skills, with experience in managing multiple teams. The company offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent place to grow your career.

Benefits

Smart working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in managing and working with numerous teams at one time.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation and management of the project resource mobilization.
• Prepare reports and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ensure a focus on Health, Safety & Environmental compliance.
• Assist project management team with project records and updates.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Team player

Attention to detail

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 at our office in Leeds 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 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

• Assist 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
• Assist 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 & 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 accept 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?

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]