Project Interface Manager - Derby

Balfour Beatty; Derby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Project Interface Manager to join their Power Transmission & Distribution team in Derby. This role involves managing project interfaces, ensuring operational requirements are met, and leading external stakeholder interactions. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in large-scale construction projects. Flexible working options are available along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension Plan

Share incentive plan

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an operational role.
• Previous experience managing external stakeholders on large projects.
• Good understanding of construction programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional operations expertise.
• Lead project interface during project phases.
• Review documentation to verify operational requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Construction project experience

Strategic leadership

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty has a fantastic opportunity for a Project Interface Manager to join our high-performing Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, leading delivery on the National Grid ad DNO projects

This is a unique chance to be part of a critical infrastructure project supporting the UK's energy transition - all while working within a collaborative and expert team, where flexible working is embraced and career development is a priority

In return we offer you:

£Competitive - DOE + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistance Allowances (Subject to T&C's of role)

Hours - 45 per week

What you'll be doing

• Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective operations
  expertise service to sponsors and project / programme teams in accordance
  with Balfour Beatty Power TD policy.
• Leading on project interface during each phase of the major project /
  programme of works throughout the gated lifecycle.
• Lead the development of the operational requirements during project
  development including review and acceptance of key project products e.g.,
  operations and control strategy.
• Lead and oversee all necessary modelling of proposals affecting the route in
  order to confirm the most appropriate solution is selected to deliver business
  requirements.
• Lead the review and acceptance of documentation to verify that all necessary
  operational requirements have been accommodated and that risk
  assessments have been undertaken and reviewed to check that relevant
  operational principles are complied with and all necessary operational and
  maintenance requirements can be met

Who we're looking for

• Significant successful experience in an operational role
• Must have previous experience of managing external stakeholders on large
  scale projects
• Experience on large scale construction projects and understanding of legislative
  and planning requirements.
• Good understanding of construction programmes
• Able to lead and manage meetings with external bodies, acting as a main point
  of contact for the business.
• Qualified to degree or equivalent in Civil engineering / Highway Engineering or
  similar
• Experience with managing Traffic management
• Experience with interface and liaison with local authority councils
• Experience on Utility construction schemes involving excavation and
  reinstatement of the highway.
• Adaptable and able to respond to change.
• Proven strategic leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills

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 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/