About the role
Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too. Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Site-Based Senior Project Manager with Underground Cabling experience and be a key part of delivering complex, meaningful, and impactful projects.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of major Underground Cabling projects spanning in the Aberdeen area. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of the project, contributing to the future of sustainable energy infrastructure in Scotland.
In return we offer you
£Competitive – DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car, generous bonus and Subsistence Allowances (Subject to T&C’s of role).
Opportunity to shape what’s next in a pivotal project management role with an industry leader. What you do here as a Senior Project Manager will matter. Not just to the infrastructure and engineering experts it will also matter to your supportive colleagues who’ll value your perspective. Your work will matter to society, as you help us to shape large‐scale power engineering projects.
What you’ll be doing
- Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
- Ensure reports provide relevant information which enables decisions to be made that are informed, cost effective and in line with overall strategy
- Lead a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
- Develop, implement and update resource allocation plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests
- Develop high performing diverse 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, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
- Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
- Ensure all work is undertaken with a view towards handover and certification
- Develop, implement, review and periodically update resource loaded schedules
- Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control
- Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery – data driven decisions
Who we’re looking for
- Project delivery experience to make sure we meet high quality and safety standards
- Experience in Power/Utilities within large infrastructure projects with an expertise in Underground Cabling and Civils
- Strong communication skills to manage, mentor and empower your team
- The confidence and credibility to liaise with business leaders
- Commercial acumen to control costs and keep projects in budget
- To understand standard forms of contracts and performance evaluation techniques
Benefits
- Experience of Management and Delivery of high value infrastructure power projects
- Proven track record in tendering and managing complex projects, including sub‑contractors
- Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and financial control
- Recognised Project Management qualification
- Recognised and relevant Engineering qualification
- Competitive salary, DOA, site allowances, company car, bonus, subsistence allowances (subject to T&C)
- Share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave
- Flexible benefits window – options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
- Hybrid working (where applicable)
- Enhanced company sickness and 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
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 the benefits and culture outlined above.
EEO Statement
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 are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction, and we 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.
Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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