Project Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Group in Aberdeen is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Netherton Hub energy infrastructure programme. You will oversee governance, schedule, procurement, and safety while directing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver milestones.

The role offers exposure to one of the UK’s major energy projects, with clear progression paths within a national framework and collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery.
• Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts.
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications.
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Hold periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase in accordance with governance.
• Ensure the team maintain accurate project records and reports.
• Lead risk/opportunity reviews and monitor KPI performance.
• Oversee procurement plans and subcontractor management to meet schedules.
• Ensure a robust change control process and evidence-based decision making.

Skills

Project delivery

Communication skills

Team management

Problem solving

Education

BSc/MSc in management/construction

Tools

O365

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Aberdeen

Project Type: Civils / Energy

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is a leading national infrastructure and construction company with more than a century of heritage in Scotland, delivering key projects that strengthen communities and improve national connectivity.

The Netherton Hub is a major new energy infrastructure development located near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, forming a key part of SSEN Transmission’s multi‑billion‑pound Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) programme and its wider Pathway to 2030 upgrade of the Scottish transmission network.

Designed to strengthen the UK’s ability to transport renewable electricity from the north of Scotland to high‑demand centres nationwide, the hub will incorporate a new High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter station, a 400 kV substation, a 132 kV substation, and associated operational facilities. Once complete, it will enable efficient long‑distance transmission of offshore and onshore renewable energy, supporting both UK and Scottish Government net‑zero targets while delivering significant economic benefits, job creation, and local supply‑chain opportunities.

By joining the ASTI Netherton Hub project, candidates will gain hands‑on experience delivering one of the UK’s most significant energy programmes, developing advanced personal and professional skills, benefiting from long‑term career progression within a national framework, and playing a direct role in strengthening Scotland’s renewable‑powered future

What you'll be doing

Governance

• Hold periodic project reviews (PRM) and update the Digital Briefcase in accordance with GBL
• Ensure the team maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
• Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders

Analytical Thinking & Decision Making

• Initiates good scope/information/configuration management principles
• Ensure reports provide relevant information which enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall strategy
• Ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working

Health Safety & Environmental

• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
• Carry out periodic Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives
• Support Accident/Incident Investigations
• Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions

Resources & Development

• Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests

Risk, Issue & Opportunity

• Lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
• Log and elevate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Manage subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved
• Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines

Quality

• Ensure all work is undertaken with a view towards handover and certification
• Accountable for KPI’s in line with project objectives and monitor performance
• Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
• Lead working groups and work with OLT on focused improvement areas

Schedule

• Develop, implement, review and periodically update resource loaded schedules
• Ensure team adopt productivity and project controls techniques
• Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly meeting
• Ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
• Establish robust change control process

Commercial & Contract

• Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control
• Able to identify elements for cost recovery from others
• Incorporate and balance both operational and commercial constraints into decision making
• Lead effective reporting routines including escalation as required

Who we’re looking for

The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential

• Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
• Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work
• Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation
• Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the team where required
• Commercially astute
• Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
• Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• Record of a solution‑based approach to problem solving
• Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team

The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable

• Experience of working on a variety of project types
• Member of a professional management body i.e. APM
• Proficient on O365
• Holds a current driving licence

The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following

• Formal qualification (BSc/MSc) in management/construction or experience equivalent
• APM PFQ/PMQ/PPQ
• CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent

Why work for us

Professional & Personal Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We’re also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.

• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low‑carbon future.
• Work on challenging, high‑profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi‑disciplinary team.
• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

About Us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award‑winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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]