Overview
Senior Project Manager - Substations role at Balfour Beatty plc. Based in the North East, reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team on large, complex substation projects within the Power Transmission and Distribution business.
What you\'ll be doing
* Project delivery experience to ensure high quality and safety standards are met
* 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
As well as a competitive benefits package, this role offers opportunities for development and progression within the Power Transmission and Distribution team. Apply now.
Who we\'re looking for
* Experience of management and delivery of substation schemes up to 400 kV (preferable)
* Strong people management skills
* Proven track record in tendering and managing complex projects, including sub-contractors
* Commercial awareness with knowledge of budgetary and financial control
Benefits
* Smart working with flexible start/finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family-friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide technical engineering solutions across the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. Our in-house experts and innovations support customers in scoping, feasibility, design, construction and ongoing maintenance of UK power projects.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful, inclusive workplace. We are members of WISE, enei, the Business Disability Forum and AFBE, and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. For more information, visit: www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are committed to fair and inclusive resourcing. If you have feedback on the process, please contact candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* Construction
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