Senior Project Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Power Transmission and Distribution team in Scotland. The role focuses on delivering major Overhead Line refurbishment projects, requiring strong leadership, project management skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The successful candidate will support sustainable energy infrastructure development and mentor team members.

Benefits

Company DC pension scheme

Wellbeing sessions

Opportunity to join SIP scheme

Flexible benefits window

Hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity/paternity schemes

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Broad range of learning opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Company funded social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering large-scale Power Transmission projects.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the OHL refurbishment project.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Implement project plans from initiation to completion.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

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About the role

Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Site-Based Senior Project Manager and play a key role in delivering complex, meaningful, and impactful infrastructure projects.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, management, and successful delivery of a major Overhead Line (OHL) refurbishment project in the Dundee area. You’ll be instrumental in driving project outcomes that contribute to the future of sustainable energy infrastructure in Scotland.

This role will require regular presence at site and strong coordination with operational and delivery teams. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment, with the flexibility to travel locally and stay overnight when required to meet the needs of the project.

What you'll be doing

• Overseeing the delivery of the OHL refurbishment project, ensuring completion to the highest safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Implementing project plans from initiation to completion, covering scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Managing project financials, controlling costs, and maintaining budgets.
• Engaging with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
• Driving innovation, efficiencies, and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.
• Supporting team development and providing mentorship to emerging talent within the organisation.

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience in delivering large-scale Power Transmission and Distribution projects, specifically OHL refurbishment and/or High Voltage (HV) infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to drive performance and exceed expectations.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations within the power sector.
• Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, contracts, and financial performance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of standard forms of contracts and performance evaluation techniques.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work in a rural, remote location and be away from home as required to meet project demands.

Why work for us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full atwww.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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 can 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

We are 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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