Project Manager - London

Balfour Beatty; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in London is seeking a Project Manager to join their team. Responsibilities include planning and implementing IT projects, managing budgets, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate has strong project management experience, leadership skills, and excellent stakeholder management abilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that enhance community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong Project Management experience within IT projects.
• Ability to manage and inspire a project team.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of IT projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including resource allocation.
• Manage and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project Management experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our growing team.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the planning and implementation of IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including resource allocation, timeline, and budget management.
• Manage and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely identification and resolution of issues.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders at all levels to ensure clarity and alignment on project objectives and progress.
• Foster a collaborative work environment among project team members and stakeholders.
• Make informed decisions that influence project outcomes, operating with a high degree of autonomy.
• Handle complex challenges related to project scope and resources, requiring advanced problem-solving and adaptability skills.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal regulations.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and processes within the organisation.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced staff, enhancing team capabilities and performance.

Who we're looking for

• Strong Project Management experience within IT projects.
• Leadership skills are crucial, with the ability to manage and inspire a project team.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to effectively liaise with both internal and external parties.
• No specific client or sector-based additional requirements specified, but a broad understanding of IT applications in construction or related industries.

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.

About us

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]