About The Role
Balfour Beatty has an incredible opportunity for an experienced
Project Manager to join our
Power Transmission & Distribution team, leading the delivery of a major
reinforcement project on the Isle of Skye.
This is a unique chance to take ownership of a high-profile, multi-disciplinary infrastructure project in a truly iconic setting—supporting critical upgrades to the UK’s energy network.
You’ll be responsible for the
end-to-end planning and delivery of the project, ensuring it is executed
safely, sustainably, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. From initial planning and design through to commissioning and final handover, you’ll be at the heart of it all.
What you'll be doing
- Hold periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase
- Ensure the team maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
- Prepare and present both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
- Aptitude and ability to understand technical answers / explanations
- Management of teams to ensure works are deliverable
- Ability to interrogate designs and challenge inputs and deliverables
- Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall business strategy
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
- Accountable for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
- Lead Accident/Incident Investigations
- Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement actions
- Review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMS
- Develop H&S plan and ensure it is treated as a live document
- Management and empowerment to allow teams to set people to work
- Coordinate and manage all project activities and internal functions
- Identify and control resource to deliver works
- Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans and raise appropriate requests
- Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations
- Develop high performing teams, promote a pipeline of talent and assist with internal training through supporting, guiding, motivating and empowering the team. Using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management.
- Lead risk/opportunity reviews, ownership of the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
- Manage subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved
Who we're looking for
The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential
- Experience of working on a variety of project types
- Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
- In depth understanding and practical experience of 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
- Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the team where required
- Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
- Holds a current driving licence
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
- Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience
- CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent
Why work for us
Alongside The Amazing Opportunity, Support And Pride That You Will Gain From Developing Your Career With One Of The World’s Foremost Infrastructure Giants, You Will Also Enjoy
- Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
- Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
- Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
- Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
- Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
- Hybrid working (where applicable)
- Enhanced company sickness scheme
- Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
- Employee assistance programme
- Up to 2 days volunteering per year
- Company funded social events.
In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.
We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.
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.
We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, 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
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 on-going 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 can 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
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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.
