Senior Project Manager - Civils

Balfour Beatty plc; Fort Augustus; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working flexibility including up to 40% remote working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Fort Augustus to lead the delivery of civil engineering infrastructure on a major transmission project. The role involves coordinating design, procurement, and construction to ensure efficient project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering qualification and significant experience in infrastructure projects. Benefits include smart working flexibility, 25 days annual leave, and family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering infrastructure or linear projects.
• Manager’s CSCS card required.
• Professional membership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of civil infrastructure and access works from design to completion.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE standards and legislation.
• Work closely with Commercial, Operations and Client teams.

Skills

Strong leadership

Project delivery background

Civil Engineering qualification

Results-driven mindset

Collaboration skills

Education

Civil Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of civil engineering infrastructure and access road works on a major transmission project in Skye. This role will take full responsibility for safe, efficient project delivery, coordinating design, procurement, and construction while working closely with the wider project leadership team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead delivery of civil infrastructure and access works from design to completion
• Coordinate design partners and ensure buildable, efficient solutions
• Manage procurement and subcontractor performance
• Integrate works with OHL towers and cable packages
• Develop and oversee programmes, methodologies, RAMS and ITPs
• Monitor progress, productivity and performance
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions
• Ensure accurate project records and reporting
• Lead and support project delivery teams

Health, Safety & Environment

• Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example
• Ensure compliance with all HSE standards and legislation
• Carry out site inspections and manage risk effectively

Commercial & Stakeholder

• Understand contract requirements and manage change
• Work closely with Commercial, Operations and Client teams
• Build strong relationships with SSEN and internal stakeholders

Who We're Looking For

• Civil Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)
• Significant experience delivering infrastructure or linear projects
• Strong leadership and project delivery background
• Manager’s CSCS card
• Professional membership (desirable)
• Results‑driven with a proactive mindset
• High standards and focus on quality delivery
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills

Benefits

• Smart working flexibility including up to 40% remote working where roles allow
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more

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 also commit 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/