Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and highly capable Project Manager to join our team in Elgin, supporting the successful delivery of the Beauly to Peterhead OHL project. This is a key opportunity to influence the future of Scotland’s transmission network and lead a multi‑disciplinary team on a nationally significant programme.

• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver safely, sustainably and to programme
• Oversee OHL delivery including tower erection, cabling and temporary works
• Ensure robust safety systems, RAMS review, incident investigations
• Manage subcontractors, stakeholders and client relationships
• Own project budget, forecasting, cost control and reporting
• Develop resource‑loaded schedules and monitor progress
• Maintain Digital Briefcase and accurate project records

• Experience of working on a variety of project types
• Track record of project delivery
• Understanding and practical experience of standard forms of contracts
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications
• Experience implementing safe systems of work
• Strong verbal and written communication across all organisational levels
• Ability to communicate new concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Effective team management, mentoring and empowering others
• Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• Solution‑based approach to problem solving
• Ability to see and inspire shared business vision
• Confidence in discussing ideas and plans
• Active promoter of diversity and inclusion
• Learning mindset and commitment to personal development
• Member of a professional management body (e.g., APM)
• Proficient in O365
• Holds a current driving licence
• Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience
• CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions – non‑work‑related activities such as walks, household chores, etc.
• Opportunity to join 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 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

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 developing some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. We are a Disability Confident Employer and collaborate with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them.