Senior Project Manager

Balfour Beatty; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a significant converter station project in Scotland. The role involves managing project delivery from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading a high-performing team. This position offers a chance to contribute to vital infrastructure projects aimed at supporting renewable energy integration.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave

Pension and share plans

Qualifications

• Proven project delivery in large-scale projects with NEC experience.
• Commissioning and joint venture experience.
• Effective team management and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of a converter station project, including planning, design, and handover.
• Lead risk reviews and manage project schedules.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Project delivery

Team management

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Membership in professional bodies (e.g., APM, RICS)

Tools

O365

P6

Asta

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our UKCS Construction teams. You will play a key role in our converter station project on the Isle of Lewis. You will be accountable for a strategic package of the delivery of a converter station, including initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and handover/closeout for these key work packages. This project is part of SSEN Transmission's Western Isles HVDC project, aimed at connecting the Western Isles to mainland Scotland to support renewable energy integration, particularly from offshore wind. It falls under SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 program, which aims to upgrade the electricity transmission network in northern Scotland to meet net-zero targets by 2030. The project involves constructing a new HVDC converter station on Lewis, connecting via a mainland cable to a proposed substation at Fanellan, near Beauly. The successful candidate will be based at our Maxim Park office at Eurocentral in Motherwell during the ECI stage, with frequent site visits to Lewis and Peterhead.

What you'll be doing

Governance

• Support the Project Director with project reviews and updates, and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Analytical Thinking and Decision Making

• Ensure adherence to scope and management plans, providing relevant reports to enable informed decision-making.

Health, Safety and Environmental

• Lead a focus on Zero Harm, stay updated on legislation, and promote safety initiatives. Carry out safety tours and support incident investigations. Monitor and improve HSE management systems.

Resources & Development

• Develop and update resource plans, and support team training and development.

Leadership/Line Management

• Create plans to achieve team goals, develop high-performing teams, and mentor team members.

Risk, Issue and Opportunity

• Lead risk reviews, manage the risk register, and escalate unresolved issues.

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Strategically manage subcontract packages, ensure procurement aligns with project plans, and facilitate timely delivery.

Quality

• Ensure all work meets handover and certification standards, monitor KPIs, and lead assurance activities.

Programme/Schedule

• Produce and monitor project schedules, update resource-loaded schedules, and ensure project controls are followed.

Commercial & Contract

• Manage expenditure within budget, optimize resource utilization, and oversee reporting routines.

Digital

• Ensure digital data accuracy, operate digital tools, and seek team training as needed.

Who we're looking for

The essential qualities/experience include:

• Proven project delivery in large-scale projects with NEC experience.
• Commissioning and joint venture experience.
• Experience working with other contractors and implementing safe systems of work.
• Understanding of standard contract forms and proficient communication skills.
• Effective team management, mentoring, and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work under pressure, knowledge of performance metrics, and a solutions-based approach.
• CDE and BIM experience.

Desirable qualities include:

• Experience across various project types.
• Membership in professional bodies (e.g., APM, RICS).
• Proficiency in O365, P6, Asta, and holding a current driving license.
• Participation in industry events and relevant qualifications.

Why work for us

Join us to work on some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing vital infrastructure. We offer flexible working arrangements, generous leave, pension, share plans, and other benefits.

About us

Balfour Beatty has a long history of delivering complex infrastructure in Scotland. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, supporting a range of initiatives and memberships to foster an inclusive culture.