Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

About The Role

Balfour Beatty has a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our high-performing Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, leading delivery on a Major Substation Project in the Peterhead area. This is a unique chance to be part of a critical infrastructure project supporting the UK’s energy transition — all while working within a collaborative and expert team, where flexible working is embraced and career development is a priority.

• competitive - DOE
• excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistence Allowances (Subject to T&C’s of role)

Hours – 45 per week

• 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
• Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives
• 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
• Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce
• 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.

• 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
• Record of a solution-based approach to problem solving
• Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team
• Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
• Sponsor and promote project diversity and inclusion
• Recognise and drive personal development with a learning mindset
• Member of a professional management body i.e. APM
• Proficient on O365
• Holds a current driving licence

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.

• 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,…