About the role
Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty.
By joining our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Project Manager, you will have overall accountability for successful project delivery including planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and handover/close out on a major OHL project from Ipswich to Essex.
Our projects are site-based / UK Wide; however, at Balfour Beatty, we welcome flexible working. This role is available part-time, job share, or full-time; we want the best people for our roles, and we recognize that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.
What you'll be doing
* Hold periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase.
* Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost-effective, and in line with overall business strategy.
* Prepare and present both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders.
* Ability to interrogate designs and challenge inputs and deliverables.
* Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation.
* Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives.
* Lead Accident/Incident Investigations and monitor the effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement actions.
* Review RAMS and accept subcontractor RAMS.
* Develop H&S plan and ensure it is treated as a live document and ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce.
* Coordinate and manage all project activities and internal functions and identify and control resources to deliver works.
* Develop, implement, and update resource allocations plans and raise appropriate requests.
* Develop high-performing teams, promote a pipeline of talent, and assist with internal training through supporting, guiding, motivating, and empowering the team.
* Lead risk/opportunity reviews, ownership of the Risk Register, and recommend/implement changes.
* Manage subcontractors, including monitoring contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary.
* Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings.
* Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly meetings and ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations.
* Incorporate and balance both operational and commercial constraints into decision making.
* Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery.
* Maintain Digital Group Minimum Standards and operate with an appropriate level of digital tools.
Who we're looking for
* Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience.
* CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent.
* Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery.
* In-depth understanding and practical experience of standard forms of contracts.
* Driving Licence.
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.
* 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 Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility to design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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.
We are 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.
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
Job Reference: BBUK09398
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