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Senior project manager

Aberdeen
Balfour Beatty plc
Project manager
Posted: 5 September
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Overview

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 on the Operational Team based in Aberdeenshire, and you’ll be a key part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.


Responsibilities

* Plan, manage and deliver the Project /Projects you are aligned to.
* Deliver the Power T&D business strategy and objectives on your tenders and outperform on key success measures.
* Manage commercial and business risks to achieve targets.
* Understand the relevant commercial terms and conditions for each project/tender.


In return we offer you

* Competitive terms of employment.
* Excellent benefits including site allowances, company car, generous bonus and subsistence allowances (subject to role terms and conditions).

Opportunity to shape what’s next in a pivotal project management role with an industry leader. Your work will matter to infrastructure and engineering experts as well as to your colleagues and to society as you help us shape large-scale power engineering projects.


What you'll be doing

You'll be employed as a Senior Project Manager on the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Infrastructure (ASTI) program, appointed to a flagship 400kV substation project, leading a team of dedicated professionals through design and into construction.

* Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
* Ensure reports provide relevant information which enables decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall strategy
* Lead a relentless focus on Zero Harm and 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

To make a real impact as a Senior Project Manager with us, you’ll need:

* Project delivery experience to ensure high quality and safety standards
* Experience in Power/Utilities within large infrastructure projects
* Strong communication skills to manage, mentor and empower your team
* Confidence and credibility to liaise with business leaders
* Commercial acumen to control costs and keep projects within budget
* Understanding of standard forms of contracts and performance evaluation techniques

If you’re inspired by the chance to grow through meaningful work, join us as a Senior Project Manager. Our benefits include a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave, and you’ll be safe, seen, heard and respected throughout your career with us.


You will have the following

* 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 budgeting and financial control
* Recognised Project Management qualification
* Recognised and relevant Engineering qualification


Why work for us

Alongside the opportunity, support and pride that comes with developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

* Company DC pension scheme up to 5% for employees and 7% for employers
* Wellbeing activities and flexible benefits
* Opportunity to join the company SIP scheme
* Flexible benefits window including options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI, etc.
* Reward platform with discounts on shopping, insurance, cars, etc.
* Hybrid working where applicable
* Enhanced company sickness scheme
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
* 25 days of 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

We have a BB Academy to support your learning and development.


About Us

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver proactive and reactive services that support a reliable and safe supply of power to millions of homes and businesses worldwide. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million-plus major projects.

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, our teams cover overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations—from scoping and feasibility to design, construction and ongoing maintenance.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan and are a Disability Confident Employer. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/


Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

Full-time


Job function

Project Management and Information Technology


Industries

Construction

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