Project Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% remote)

25 days annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc's Power Transmission & Distribution team is seeking a Project Manager – OHL to deliver complex overhead line projects on the BTNO program in Assington, Suffolk. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure delivery to programme, budget and quality.

The role emphasizes safe delivery, change control, and strong governance, with opportunities to mentor others, coordinate procurement, and drive a culture of Zero Harm while supporting national

Qualifications

• Experience delivering a variety of projects with evidence of successful outcomes.
• In-depth understanding of standard forms of contracts and commercial controls.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across all organisational levels.
• Experience implementing safe systems of work and health & safety standards.
• Ability to mentor teams and promote inclusion and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Overhead Line projects from inception through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Manage project resources, programmes, risks, opportunities and commercial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Lead project reviews, reporting activities and governance processes.
• Drive Zero Harm culture and ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are met.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate procurement activities.
• Lead and develop high-performing project teams through coaching and leadership.
• Ensure robust planning, change control and project controls are in place.
• Oversee project budgets, contract compliance and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Team leadership

MS Office / O365

Driving licence

Education

Formal qualification in project management or equivalent

CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About The Role

At Balfour Beatty, we're shaping the UK's energy future by delivering critical power infrastructure projects that connect communities and support the transition to net zero. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – OHL to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team on the BTNO project in Assington, Suffolk.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, sustainable and successful delivery of Overhead Line projects from planning and design through to commissioning and handover. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage key stakeholder relationships, and ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role on a nationally significant infrastructure project while working with one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure organisations.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the delivery of OHL projects from inception through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Manage project resources, programmes, risks, opportunities and commercial performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Lead project reviews, reporting activities and governance processes.
• Drive a culture of Zero Harm and ensure all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are met.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate procurement activities.
• Lead and develop high-performing project teams through coaching, mentoring and effective leadership.
• Ensure robust planning, change control and project controls are in place.
• Oversee project budgets, contract compliance and commercial outcomes.

Who we're looking for

The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential

• Experience of working on a variety of project types
• Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
• In depth understanding and practical experience of 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
• Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the team where required
• 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
• Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
• Sponsor and promote project diversity and inclusion
• Recognise and drive personal development with a learning mindset
• 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 in project management or equivalent experience
• CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent

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.

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/

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]