Project Manager - Coventry

Balfour Beatty; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Living Places team as a Project Manager and you can build something to be proud of.

To have overall accountability for successful project delivery including; initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out.

Change agent that provides management, leadership and inspires a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a common goal.

This is an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent full time role.

What you'll be doing

As a Project Manager, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Ensure the team maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
• Ensure reports provide relevant information which enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall strategy.
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain.
• Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests.
• Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations.
• Lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes.
• Manage subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved.
• Ensure all work is undertaken with a view towards handover and certification.
• Develop, implement, review and periodically update resource loaded schedules.
• Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control.
• Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery - data driven decisions.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• 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.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience of working on Street Lighting or Highways Maintenance.
• Member of a professional management body i.e. APM.

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

• Management/construction or experience equivalent.
• APM PFQ/PMQ/PPQ.
• 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.

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 Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

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 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.

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]