Project Manager - (Urban Fox)

Balfour Beatty plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days paid annual leave

Maternity/adoption leave 28 weeks

Pension & share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty (Urban Fox) is seeking a Project Manager in Southampton to lead EV charging installations across civil and electrical works. You will interface with clients, partners and subcontractors to deliver on time, on budget and to high quality standards.

The role demands a client-centric approach, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects, travel when required, and ensure regulatory compliance and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering on-street EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with detail orientation.
• Able to manage multiple projects from concept to delivery.
• Collaborative work across diverse teams to achieve results.
• Strong stakeholder management and goal delivery.
• Adaptable to changing business demands; self-motivated and organised.
• Willingness to travel to meet clients and events; driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control construction and installation of EV charging sites.
• Ensure partner and subcontractor compliance with regulations.
• Assist planning methodology and monitor progress against dates.
• Secure permissions from design to commissioning; manage on-site safety and sustainability.
• Audit sites and manage external supplier relationships for value-for-money output.
• Estimate costs for tenders and collaborate with Sales to support bids.

Skills

EV charging delivery

Communication

Multi-project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Travel readiness

Proactive/self-starter

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty ( Urban Fox) have an exciting new role to join them as a Project Manager based in Southampton.

As Project Manager, you will interface with the wider internal teams, clients, partners, suppliers and sub-contractors, and will be expected to take a client-centric approach at all times to lead and deliver the Urban Fox EV charging installations on time, on budget and to the highest quality.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing EV charging
projects in the construction and installation side of the business, including working
with clients, partners, suppliers and sub-contractors.

This includes, but is not limited to the duties described below:

• Planning and controlling the preparation of construction and installation of EV
  charging sites prior to commencement of civils and installation works by
  partners and sub-contractors throughout the project life span.
• Ensuring that all activities and operations by our partners and sub-contractors are performed in
  compliance with all relevant regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Assist in the planning methodology for each project stage and monitor
  progress against agreed completion dates.
• Ensuring all permissions and approvals are secured (from initial design through to final
  commissioning) and supplier/contractor management and on-site health & safety,
  environmental and sustainability aspects are adhered to.
• Perform audit and surveillance duties on sites operated by partners and sub-
  contractors.
• Manage external relationships with external suppliers and sub-contractors,
  ensuring high quality output and value for money is achieved.
• Estimate costs of overheads, materials, labour and equipment for use in
  Tenders
• Working closely as required with the Sales and Commercial teams to advise
  and assist in considering and putting tender bids together.

Who we're looking for

Essential:

• Proven track record of delivering on-street EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing work in progress.
• Able to manage multiple projects (with competing time and resource challenges) from initial concept through to final delivery.
• Able to work collaboratively across diverse teams with a strong focus on delivering results with quality and creativity.
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively with individuals, clients and sub-contractors across multiple geographical locations.
• Adapts positively to changing business demands.
• A self-starter with good organisation skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines.
• Good stakeholder management skills, with experience of setting, measuring and delivering goals
• Willingness to travel as required to meet with clients and attend industry events
• A driving licence and willingness to travel.

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 Investments is an international infrastructure investor operating in the UK and US. We develop and finance both public and private infrastructure projects whilst operating a portfolio of long-term infrastructure assets, with a portfolio of PPP concessions in healthcare facilities, highways, energy and transmission, student accommodation, residential regeneration and private housing.

In the US, our portfolio includes Balfour Beatty Communities, a subsidiary dedicated to developing and operating privatised military housing, student and multifamily housing. We also operate Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, a leading provider of large capital project financing, development and construction solutions for the higher education market.

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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