Project Manager - (Urban Fox)

Balfour Beatty plc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote where/​

25 days annual leave pro rata

Pension and share incentive plan

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Project Manager in Southampton to lead Urban Fox EV charging installations. You will coordinate internal teams, clients, partners and subcontractors to deliver projects on time, on budget and to high standards.

Your role covers planning, procurement, compliance, and stakeholder management across multiple sites, with travel to meet clients and represent the company at industry events.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across locations.
• Willingness to travel and hold a driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control construction and installation of EV charging sites.
• Ensure partner/sub-contractor activities comply with regulations and laws.
• Assist in planning methodology and monitor progress against dates.
• Secure permissions from design to commissioning; manage on-site health & safety and sustainability.
• Audit sites operated by partners/sub-contractors and manage external relationships.
• Estimate overheads, materials, labour and equipment for tenders.
• Collaborate with Sales/Commercial teams to support tender bids.

Skills

Delivery of EV charging projects

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel and 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 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]