Senior Project Manager

About the role

Job Title
:
Senior Project Manager / Superintendent

Location
:
Aberdeen / Peterhead

Company
:
Balfour Beatty - Energy

Project
: ASTI - (Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment)

Deliver infrastructure that powers the UK’s net zero future.

Balfour Beatty is playing a leading role in the delivery of the ASTI (Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment) programme—a multi‑billion‑pound national infrastructure framework upgrading Scotland’s electricity transmission network and enabling the transition to Net Zero.

As part of this, our Regional Scotland business has been awarded key works on the Netherton Hub near Peterhead, delivered through SSEN Transmission’s Pathway to 2030 programme.

This is a flagship energy infrastructure project, delivering:

• A High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Converter Station forming part of the Spittal to Peterhead link
• A 400kV substation and 132kV substation
• Complex civil engineering and building works supporting grid transformation and renewable energy integration

Once complete, the project will support the long‑distance transmission of renewable energy across the UK, strengthening energy security and enabling future generation connections.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Superintendent to take full leadership of major civil engineering delivery packages on this high‑profile project.

This is a senior, end‑to‑end delivery role where you will have overall accountability for project performance, leading large multidisciplinary teams across a fast‑moving, high‑value framework environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a senior leader on the project, you will:

• Take full ownership of project delivery from planning through to commissioning and handover
• Lead complex civil engineering works including:
  • Substation platforms and enabling works
  • Large‑scale earthworks and groundworks
  • Drainage, utilities and access infrastructure
  • Reinforced concrete structures and foundations
  • Interfaces with overhead lines, substations and cable routes
• Drive programme, cost, quality and risk performance across multiple work fronts
• Lead governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement (client, supply chain and internal teams)
• Manage procurement strategy and subcontractor delivery across complex packages
• Lead risk and opportunity reviews and escalate key project challenges where required
• Build, develop and inspire high‑performing project teams

What Success Looks Like

• Safe, efficient delivery of major civils packages to programme and quality expectations
• Strong, accountable teams aligned to project objectives
• Proactive management of risk, commercial performance and stakeholder engagement

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be an experienced infrastructure leader with a strong civil engineering background.

Essential:

• 10+ years’ experience delivering major infrastructure or energy projects
• Proven leadership of large‑scale civil engineering works and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing contracts (NEC or similar)
• Track record of implementing safe systems of work and driving HSE performance
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills across all levels

Desirable:

• Experience in transmission, substations or energy infrastructure
• Professional membership (e.g. APM, ICE)
• Degree‑qualified in engineering/construction (or equivalent)
• SMSTS / CSCS certification

Why Join Balfour Beatty?

• Be part of a nationally significant, multi‑billion‑pound energy programme
• Deliver infrastructure critical to renewable energy, grid resilience and net zero
• Work on a flagship project in Peterhead with long‑term pipeline opportunities
• Join a business with a strong safety culture, technical excellence and career progression pathways
• Benefit from development through the Balfour Beatty Academy and structured career growth

To support delivery, we’ve established a new project office in Peterhead, working collaboratively with SSEN to drive performance and integration across the programme.

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at…