About the Role
Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Site-Based Senior Project Manager and play a key role in delivering complex, meaningful, and impactful infrastructure projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, management, and successful delivery of a major Overhead Line (OHL) refurbishment project in the Dundee area. You’ll be instrumental in driving project outcomes that contribute to the future of sustainable energy infrastructure in Scotland. This role will require regular presence at site and strong coordination with operational and delivery teams. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment, with the flexibility to travel locally and stay overnight when required to meet the needs of the project.
What you\'ll be doing
* Overseeing the delivery of the OHL refurbishment project, ensuring completion to the highest safety, quality, and environmental standards.
* Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
* Implementing project plans from initiation to completion, covering scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
* Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
* Managing project financials, controlling costs, and maintaining budgets.
* Engaging with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
* Driving innovation, efficiencies, and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.
* Supporting team development and providing mentorship to emerging talent within the organisation.
Who we\'re looking for
* Proven experience in delivering large-scale Power Transmission and Distribution projects, specifically OHL refurbishment and/or High Voltage infrastructure.
* Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to drive performance and exceed expectations.
* In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations within the power sector.
* Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, contracts, and financial performance.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Understanding of standard forms of contracts and performance evaluation techniques.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
* Willingness to work in a rural, remote location and be away from home as required to meet project demands.
Why work for us
* Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
* Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities
* 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 with discounts on 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 ongoing 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
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan with targeted, measurable steps to make this a reality. You can read our plan at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone or learn more about our diversity and inclusion efforts at www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* Construction
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