Senior Project Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering company, Balfour Beatty, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the upgrade of a prestigious Rolls-Royce facility in Derby. This pivotal role entails planning and executing complex projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will possess extensive project management experience in high-value construction within regulated environments and demonstrate exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience in delivering major complex infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and project governance frameworks.
• Eligible for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery strategy from initiation to completion.
• Manage relationships with Rolls-Royce and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security protocols.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Project governance

Education

Degree in construction, engineering, or a related field

Chartered status (MCIOB, MAPM, or equivalent)

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About the role

Join Balfour Beatty, as we embark on a major upgrade to a Rolls-Royce facility in Derby, this a major project supporting the UK Government's industrial and defence capabilities. This is a unique opportunity for a proven Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, high-value construction in a secure, highly regulated environment.

Joining our Major Projects team where you will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client and stakeholder relationships, and ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Project Manager you will:

• Lead the overall project delivery strategy and execution from initiation through to completion
• Manage the relationship withRolls-Royce and other key government and industrial stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security protocols
• Oversee project planning, resourcing, risk management, cost control, and progress reporting
• Lead a team of project managers, engineers, planners, and commercial professionals
• Champion safety, quality, and sustainability throughout the project lifecycle.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Proven Project Management experience delivering major complex infrastructure or industrial projects, preferably in secure or regulated sectors
• Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills
• A degree in construction, engineering, or a related field; chartered status desirable (MCIOB, MAPM, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and project governance framework
• Eligible for UK security clearance.

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’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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, visitwww.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]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Construction

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