Project Manager - Isle of Skye
CompanyBalfour Beatty plc
Location
Fort Augustus, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At3/11/2026
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Description
About The Role
Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty.
Location – Fort Augustus – Isle of Skye
By joining our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Project Manager OHL you will be have overall accountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out on our Over Head Line project for the Fort Augustus – Isle of Skye 132kV Reinforcement works which is a site based role.
What you'll be doing
Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty.
Location – Fort Augustus – Isle of Skye
By joining our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Project Manager OHL you will be have overall accountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out on our Over Head Line project for the Fort Augustus – Isle of Skye 132kV Reinforcement works which is a site based role.
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 reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall business strategy Health, Safety & Environmental
- 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 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 and ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce
- Coordinate and manage all project activities and internal functions and identify and control resource 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. Using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management.
Who we're looking for
Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience
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
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:
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 is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find o
Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience
- CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent
- In depth understanding and practical experience of standard forms of contracts
- Proficient in commercial/project management communications
- Experience in implementing safe systems of work
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous experience in delivery complex OHL projects
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
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,
- 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…
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 is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find o
ut 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 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
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. 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