Project Manager

About The Role

To have overall accountability for successful project delivery including: initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out.

Change agent that provides management, leadership and inspires a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve a common goal.

To determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements, objectives and constraints (time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits).

What you’ll be doing

• Governance: Hold periodic project reviews (PRM) and update the Digital Briefcase in accordance with GBL. Ensure the team maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries, etc.). Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making: Initiate good scope/information/configuration management principles. Ensure reports provide relevant information which enable decisions to be made that are informed, cost‑effective and in line with overall strategy. Ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working.
• Health Safety & Environmental: Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and keep up to date with changes in legislation. Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain. Carry out periodic Safety & Environmental Tours, promote observation and safety initiatives. Support Accident/Incident Investigations. Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions.
• Resources & Development: Develop, implement and update resource allocation plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests.
• Leadership/Line Management: 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. Use available resources through training, mentoring and performance management.
• Risk, Issue & Opportunity: Lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes. Log and escape any issues that cannot be resolved at the delegated level of authority.
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Manage subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, so contractual arrangements are achieved. Ensure procurement plans are available in line with overall project plans, so material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Quality: Ensure all work is undertaken with a view towards handover and certification. Accountable for KPIs in line with project objectives and monitor performance. Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings. Lead working groups and work with OLT on focused improvement areas.
• Schedule: Develop, implement, review and periodically update resource‑loaded schedules. Ensure team adopts productivity and project controls techniques. Monitor progress and implement Short‑Interval Control processes / hold weekly meetings. Ensure production of operational milestones reflects master schedule and customer expectations. Establish a robust change control process.

Who we’re looking for

• Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery.
• Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts.
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications.
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written with all levels of the organisation.
• Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams. Provide mentoring and support to team members where required.
• Commercially astute.
• Able to undertake work in high‑pressure situations.
• 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.

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.

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 Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, putting the road user at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and add social value to the communities within which we work.

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 out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audit 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 also offer 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.

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