Overview
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 on the EHV Cabling Operational Team based in the Elgin area and you’ll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.
As a Senior Project Manager your role will be able to plan, manage and deliver the Project /Projects you are aligned to and deliver the Power T&D business strategy and objectives on your tenders, while managing commercial and business risks to achieve targets. You will understand the relevant commercial terms and conditions for each project/tender.
In return we offer you a range of benefits and opportunities.
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.
What you’ll be doing / What we offer
* ompetitive - DOA
* excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Substance 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 Project Manager will matter. Not just to the infrastructure and engineering experts you will manage or the supportive colleagues who’ll value your perspective. Your work will matter to society, as you help us to shape large-scale Power engineering projects.
Development and Team
When It Comes To Developing Our People, Our Project Management Team Are Award Winning. Joining The Team As a Project Manager, You’ll Get To
* Secure a future in an industry that’s enjoying significant investment
* Take pride in adding your talents to our focus on building sustainably Power for the future
* Lead and inspire a multi-skilled team and set the tone for large infrastructure projects
* Take charge of all aspects of project delivery – from initiation, planning and design, to delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and handover
* Be part of something big by helping us to connect communities and build sustainably
* Benefit from a project management development pathway towards chartership with the Association for Project Management
* Prove yourself and lead bigger and bigger projects in a rapidly growing industry
* Build relationships with clients and other stakeholders
* Be a critical part of a business that’s embedding innovation into all we do.
What you'll be doing
To make a real impact as a Senior Project Manager with us, you’ll need:
* Project delivery experience to make sure we meet high quality and safety standards
* Experience in Power/ Utilities within large infrastructure projects
* 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.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
* Experience of Management and Delivery of Overhead Line, Cabling or Substation schemes up to 400kV preferable.
* Strong People Management
* Proven track record in tendering and managing complex projects, including sub-contractors
* Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and Financial control
* Excellent relationship management skills
* Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems
* Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross-functional teams towards solutions
* Experience of supporting delivery of HV Cabling schemes up to 400kV preferable
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
* Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
* Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
* Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
* Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
* Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
* Hybrid working (where applicable)
* Enhanced company sickness scheme
* Enhanced company 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.
About Us
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, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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 can 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
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.
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