Project Manager - UK Wide

Balfour Beatty has an exciting new opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Power T&D Business, and be responsible for one of our biggest Substation Projects. After an initial period of about one year this will be a site base role in the South West, however we welcome flexible working. By joining our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Project Manager you will be have overall accountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out on Substation Projects This role is available part time, job share or full time; we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full time.What you'll be doing

• Hold periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase
• Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall business strategy
• Prepare and present both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
• 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
• Health, Safety & Environmental
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
• Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives
• Lead Accident/Incident Investigations and 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 and ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce
• Coordinate and manage all project activities and internal functions and identify and control resource to deliver works
• Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans and raise appropriate requests
• 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. Log and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority
• Manage subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved
• Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings and lead working groups on focused improvement areas
• Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly meeting and ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
• Incorporate and balance both operational and commercial constraints into decision making
• Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery
• Maintain Digital Group Minimum Standards and operate with appropriate level of digital tools
  
  Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience
CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery In depth understanding and practical experience of standard forms of contracts Driving Licence

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 UKs 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, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 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