Project Manager (North West)

Balfour Beatty Investments - North America; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with up to 40% remote

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies including 28+

Pension, share incentive plan, and VOL

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the North West Regional Civils team. You will lead civil engineering projects from planning through to completion, coordinating diverse teams, stakeholders and resources to deliver on time and within budget.

The role focuses on driving project performance, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring safety and quality across deliverables. A proactive leader is essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery, planning, programming and commercial management.
• Experience managing project teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ability to manage budgets, programmes, resources and priorities.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of civil engineering projects to the required safety, time, budget and quality standards.
• Motivate multidisciplinary project teams and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Own project programmes, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with commercial, engineering, planning and operations teams to drive performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities and changes to maintain progress.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are embedded throughout delivery.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Budget management

Job description

About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we’re proud to deliver the infrastructure that keeps the UK moving, connects communities and helps shape a more sustainable future. We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Regional Civils team in the North West, where you’ll have the opportunity to lead projects that make a real difference.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of civil engineering projects from planning through to completion, bringing together talented teams, managing key stakeholders and driving successful project delivery. With a diverse portfolio of infrastructure work, you’ll have the chance to put your expertise to the test, tackle new challenges and play a key role in the continued success of our Regional Civils business.

If you’re a driven Project Manager who thrives on leading people, solving problems and delivering high-quality results, we want to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As Project Manager you will be:

• Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

• Managing and motivating multidisciplinary project teams, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.

• Taking ownership of project programmes, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance.

• Working closely with commercial, engineering, planning and operational teams to drive project performance and manage resources effectively.

• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

• Identifying and managing project risks, opportunities and changes, implementing effective solutions to maintain progress.

• Ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are embedded throughout project delivery.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.

• A strong understanding of construction delivery, project planning, programming and commercial management.

• Experience managing project teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

• The ability to manage budgets, programmes, resources and competing priorities effectively.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.

• A proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving challenges and driving project performance.

• A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental performance and quality.

• The ability to make sound decisions, take ownership and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

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

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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