About the role
Balfour Beatty have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join the power T&D team.
To report to the Head of Operations and assist primarily with aiding the project management lifecycle process within the Gated Business Lifecycle. Coordinates a standard and consistent approach to the delivery of projects on time, to cost and quality.
Supports improvements in project management processes, project reporting and set up assistance during initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out.
The location for this role will be working from the Westhill office and to support Scotland – more North East.
What you'll be doing
* Attend periodic project reviews (PRM) and update the Digital Briefcase in accordance with GBL.
* Assist to maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.).
* Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders.
* Assist and provide minutes for meetings as requested by the Project Manager.
* Execute project management administrative tasks, prepare and manage project management documents, such as the project plan, SHESQ documentation, schedule or scope statement, as directed by the project manager.
* Support the Project Manager with administration of contract management software to raise and track contractual correspondence such as Early Warning Notifications and Compensation Events.
* Support the H&S Management portal close out of Site Management Tour and Safety Observation actions.
* Support Accident/Incident Investigations reporting via the Project Manager.
* Help to develop, implement and update resource allocation plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests on behalf of the project manager.
* Support the request for training for project team members.
* Support the oversight of training and competency renewals.
* Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews.
* Follow up on actions from IRIS with owners.
* Log and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at the delegated level of authority.
* Assist management of subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved.
* Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and follow up on appropriate action on findings.
* Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery – data driven decisions.
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:
* Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
* Experience in project management lifecycle process.
* Proficient in commercial/project management communications.
* Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation.
* Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence.
* Able to undertake work in high pressure situations with a flexible attitude.
* A record of a solutions-based approach to problem solving.
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
* Experience of working on a variety of project types.
* Proficient on O365.
* Holds a current driving license.
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
* Holds or is working towards a formal further education qualification in business or project management/construction or equivalent experience.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
About us
Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and ongoing maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture, we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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 encourages 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.
Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
Job Reference: BBUK10772
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