Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager role at Balfour Beatty Living Places

Location:

Southampton
Contract Type:
Permanent
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• Lead and manage project teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain safety and sustainability targets throughout project delivery.
• Manage customer relationships, including change management and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company and divisional procedures, including Business Management Systems and project governance.
• Oversee external consultants (e.g., design) to drive value and achieve project objectives.
• Address post‑completion issues to maintain positive customer relationships and encourage repeat business.
• Maintain effective project records and robust reporting to senior management.
• Drive operational excellence and efficiency, utilising BIM where appropriate.

• Demonstrable experience in project management within the relevant industry.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects ahead of schedule, under budget, and with zero defects.
• Experience working on multi‑stakeholder projects in highly political environments.
• Experience working with public sector organisations.

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., APMP) and technical qualification.
• Experience with Lean Construction principles and Lean practitioner training.

• 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 more.

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long‑term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

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. Learn more at

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology
Industry: Construction

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