Senior Project Manager, Power Transmission & Grid

Balfour Beatty plc; Elgin; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowances

Company car

Generous bonus

Subsistence allowances

Share plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Scotland to lead delivery of major power transmission and distribution projects in the Elgin area. You will manage end-to-end delivery, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance across the project lifecycle.

You will work within a high-profile team, contributing to Scotland's sustainable energy infrastructure while developing talent and advancing a formal project management pathway within a

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-value infrastructure power projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex schedules.
• Strong governance, reporting, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders.
• Lead risk/opportunity reviews and manage the Risk Register.
• Develop resource plans and manage budgets.
• Direct delivery from initiation to handover of large infrastructure projects.
• Mentor and develop a multi-skilled project team.
• Ensure compliance with Zero Harm standards and relevant legislation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Education

Recognised Project Management qualification

Engineering qualification

Job description

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Scotland to lead delivery of major power transmission and distribution projects in the Elgin area. You will manage end-to-end delivery, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance across the project lifecycle.

You will work within a high-profile team, contributing to Scotland's sustainable energy infrastructure while developing talent and advancing a formal project management pathway within a