Project Manager - Isle of Skye - Fort Augustus

Balfour Beatty have an amazing opportunity for a Project Manager to work with our fantastic Power T&D team based on the Isle of Skye You will need to Plan, manage and deliver the Project safely and sustainably to programme, cost and quality. To have overall accountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out Providing management and leadership to create an environment where a multi-disciplinary project team can thrive and succeed to achieve a common goal Ensure effective management of client and stakeholdersWhat you'll be doing

• Hold periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase
• Ensure the team maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
• Prepare and present both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
• Aptitude and ability to understand technical answers / explanations
• Management of teams to ensure works are deliverable
• Ability to interrogate designs and challenge inputs and deliverables
• Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall business strategy
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
• Accountable for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
• Lead Accident/Incident Investigations
• Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement actions
• Review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMS
• Develop H&S plan and ensure it is treated as a live document
• Management and empowerment to allow teams to set people to work
• Coordinate and manage all project activities and internal functions
• Identify and control resource to deliver works
• Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans and raise appropriate requests
• Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations
• Develop high performing 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, ownership of the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
• Manage subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved
  
  The following qualities/experience are essential:
• Experience of working on a variety of project types
• Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
• In depth understanding and practical experience of standard forms of contracts
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work
• Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation
• Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the team where required
• Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• Holds a current driving licence
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
• Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience
• CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent, 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk
  
  What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything, 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., 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 is able to 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

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…