Senior Project Manager - Multi-Utility Infra (Remote)

Balfour Beatty plc; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension & share incentive

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong utilities background to lead multi-utility diversion work for the Lower Thames Crossing programme in the UK. You will manage design through construction, coordinating engineering and construction teams to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery while engaging stakeholders and maintaining governance.

You will drive programme delivery, lead teams, manage budgets and interfaces, and uphold rigorous health, safety and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering utility or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in multi-utility works (electricity, gas, water, wastewater or telecoms).
• Experience managing complex, programme-driven projects with multiple stakeholders and interfaces.
• Strong leadership and team management capability, with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Sound understanding of construction governance, commercial management and project controls.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards within a construction environment.
• Ability to challenge designs, drive buildability and make informed, cost-effective decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of multi-utility diversion projects, from planning and design through to completion and handover.
• Managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, including Construction Managers, Engineers and functional leads.
• Driving programme delivery, ensuring works are planned, sequenced and executed efficiently.
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure performance, quality and contractual compliance.
• Engaging with Statutory Undertakers, local authorities and key stakeholders to coordinate works, outages and interfaces.
• Maintaining full accountability for health, safety and environmental performance, with a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
• Reviewing and approving RAMS, leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with legislation and standards.
• Overseeing project governance, including reporting, risk management and maintaining accurate project records.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts and resources to ensure delivery in line with financial and programme targets.
• Leading risk, issue and opportunity management, ensuring proactive mitigation and escalation where required.
• Supporting team development, mentoring colleagues and fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Construction governance

Health & safety

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong utilities background to lead multi-utility diversion work for the Lower Thames Crossing programme in the UK. You will manage design through construction, coordinating engineering and construction teams to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery while engaging stakeholders and maintaining governance.

You will drive programme delivery, lead teams, manage budgets and interfaces, and uphold rigorous health, safety and