Project Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Elgin; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Group in Scotland is seeking a Project Manager to lead civil/energy packages from Elgin on the BBNP project. You will govern schedules, budgets, and risk while coordinating with electrical and site teams to deliver complex infrastructure safely and on time.

You will manage resources, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement through strong commercial and contract oversight. This role offers stability on a nationally significant project.

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.
• Commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Governance: Hold periodic project reviews and update records per GBL.
• Governance: Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries, etc.).
• Governance: Prepare internal and external reports and liaise with stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making: Develop scope and information/configuration management principles.
• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making: Ensure reports support informed, cost-effective decisions.
• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making: Align scope and package assignment for coordinated work.
• Health Safety & Environmental: Maintain Zero Harm focus and stay updated on legislation.
• Health Safety & Environmental: Ensure safety and welfare of the public, employees and supply chain.
• Health Safety & Environmental: Conduct Safety & Environmental Tours and investigations.
• Health Safety & Environmental: Monitor H&S system and drive improvements.
• Resources & Development: Develop and update resource allocation plans.
• Leadership/Line Management: Create team plans; foster high performing teams and mentor.
• Risk, Issue & Opportunity: Lead risk/opportunity reviews; present Risk Register.
• Risk, Issue & Opportunity: Log and escalate issues.
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Manage subcontractors and procurement plans to meet deadlines.
• Quality: Ensure work supports handover and KPI objectives; conduct audits.
• Schedule: Develop and update resource-loaded schedules; conduct weekly meetings.
• Commercial & Contract: Ensure expenditure aligns with budget; identify cost-recovery opportunities.
• Commercial & Contract: Balance operational and commercial constraints in decisions; lead reporting.

Skills

Project delivery

Commercial management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership & mentoring

Risk management

Education

BSc/MSc in management/construction

APM PFQ/PMQ/PPQ

Tools

O365

Job description

About the role

Job Title: Project Manager

Location:Elgin

Project Type: Civils / Energy

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is delivering the civils package on the BBNP project, a major energy infrastructure scheme in the North of Scotland that plays a critical role in strengthening the UK’s electricity network and supporting long‑term energy resilience. This is a high‑profile project within Balfour Beatty’s energy portfolio, offering a stable and long‑term opportunity for civil engineering professionals who want to work on nationally significant infrastructure.

The scope of works includes the full range of enabling and permanent civil engineering activities required to support complex electrical installations. This covers bulk and detailed earthworks, reinforced concrete foundations and structures for major electrical assets, cable trenches and ducting, drainage infrastructure, and the construction of internal access roads, pavements, and hardstandings. The project also involves temporary works, site logistics, fencing and security infrastructure, and close coordination with electrical installation and commissioning teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery.

Joining the BBNP project gives candidates the opportunity to develop their skills on a technically challenging scheme, gain valuable experience within the energy sector, and build a long‑term career with a Tier 1 contractor that has a strong pipeline of future infrastructure and energy projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

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

Leadership/Line Management

• Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations
• Develop high performing teams, promote a pipeline of talent and assist with internal training through supporting, guiding, motivating and empowering the team. Using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management.

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 findingsLead 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/

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