Senior Project Manager/Project Director - Derby

Balfour Beatty; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale construction projects in a live operational environment. You will be responsible for delivering projects safely and effectively while managing multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills along with a relevant degree. The position offers flexible working conditions and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Smart working

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts and project governance.
• Commitment to collaborative working and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and within budget.
• Manage multi-disciplinary design and delivery teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project governance

Risk mitigation

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty is proud to be delivering a series of critical infrastructure and construction projects in partnership with Rolls-Royce, one of the UK's most iconic and innovative engineering organisations. These works form part of a long–term project supporting the development, modernisation, and sustainability of Rolls‑Royce's advanced manufacturing and operational facilities in Derby – a key hub of the UK's aerospace and nuclear sectors.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Manager to take a leading role in this prestigious programme. You'll be at the forefront of complex, high‑value construction projects within live operational environments, where precision, collaboration, and safety are paramount.

This is a unique chance to work within a highly secure and technically demanding setting, where you'll manage multidisciplinary teams, engage with senior stakeholders, and ensure that every stage of delivery meets the highest standards of excellence expected by both Balfour Beatty and Rolls-Royce.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale construction and infrastructure projects within a live Rolls‑Royce operational environment.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget, and in full compliance with Rolls‑Royce and Balfour Beatty governance standards.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary design, engineering, and delivery teams, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
• Drive project controls, commercial management, risk mitigation, and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with client representatives and key stakeholders at all levels.
• Promote and uphold a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, digital delivery, and carbon reduction across the project lifecycle.

Who we’re looking for

You will have the following:

• Significant experience leading large‑scale construction or infrastructure projects (preferably within live industrial, defence, or manufacturing environments).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A solid understanding of NEC contracts and project governance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex interfaces and technical challenges.
• Commitment to collaborative working and continuous improvement.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership (e.g. APM, RICS, ICE, CIOB) is desirable.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high‑speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.

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 is able to 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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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 working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed 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/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail]