Project Support jobs in United Kingdom

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About the role

The IT Project Manager (PM) role sits within the Alliance IT Team, reporting to the Alliance IT Manager, and will support all partners in the Alliance with their IT needs. A key principle of the Alliance IT Team is to ensure partners can work with proven technology. The role will therefore support both the Alliance in validating the right technology, and the partners in deploying the approved technology. The role
encompasses traditional project management application delivery techniques, managing implementation of applications for initiation to handover/closeout. Alliance delivery of the works is done in portions and the PM workload will be aligned to this, as well as the Partner IT delivery teams, and to help ensure engagement in work packages and progress to plan across all partners.

What you'll be doing

Will work across a range of IT and business engagements, within the Alliance IT Team and partner IT Teams.
• Types of work will include:
• Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
• Initiates good scope/information/configuration management principles
• Ensure reports provide relevant information which enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall strategy
• Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests
• Produce plans for the team to achieve goals
• Log and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority
• Accountable for KPI's in line with project objectives and monitor performance
• Ensure team adopt productivity and project controls techniques
• Incorporate and balance both operational and commercial constraints into decision making

• Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery - data driven decisions

Who we're looking for

Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
• Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work
• Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation
• Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams.
• Providing mentoring and support to members of the team where required
• Commercially astute
• Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
• Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• Record of a solution-based approach to problem solving
• Ability to see the project vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team

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?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week.
- 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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com