Senior PM – Power Transmission & Distribution (Site Lead)

Balfour Beatty plc; Elgin; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive DOA

Company car

Flexible benefits window

Hybrid working

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Company funded social events

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is looking for a Site Based Senior Project Manager in Elgin to oversee diverse and meaningful projects within the Power Transmission and Distribution team. Your role will involve leading a multi-skilled team, managing project delivery from initiation to handover, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

With a focus on overhead line and cabling projects up to 400kV, candidates should possess strong people management skills and commercial acumen. The position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Overhead Line, Cabling or Substation schemes up to 400kV.
• Track record in tendering and managing complex projects, including sub‑contractors.
• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver projects.
• Lead and inspire a multi-skilled team.
• Manage commercial and business risks.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Experience in Power/Utilities

Strong people management skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent relationship management skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is looking for a Site Based Senior Project Manager in Elgin to oversee diverse and meaningful projects within the Power Transmission and Distribution team. Your role will involve leading a multi-skilled team, managing project delivery from initiation to handover, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

With a focus on overhead line and cabling projects up to 400kV, candidates should possess strong people management skills and commercial acumen. The position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.