Schemes Project Manager

About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we’re shaping the future of infrastructure. We’re looking for a driven and experienced Schemes Project Manager to join our team in Living Places – East Sussex to lead the successful delivery of projects from initiation through to completion.

As Schemes Project Manager, you will take full accountability for project delivery, overseeing planning, design, execution, monitoring, and close‑out. Leading a multi‑disciplinary team, you’ll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll act as a key decision‑maker, balancing customer requirements with project constraints, while driving collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement.

• Leading project governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
• Driving safe delivery with a strong focus on Zero Harm
• Managing project programmes, resources, and budgets
• Overseeing subcontractors and supply chain performance
• Leading risk, issue, and opportunity management processes
• Ensuring quality standards and assurance activities are met
• Monitoring progress and implementing effective project controls
• Supporting commercial performance, including cost control and recovery
• Championing digital tools and data‑driven decision making
• Developing and leading high‑performing, motivated teams

• Experience in a Project Management role
• Proven track record of delivering projects successfully
• Strong knowledge of contract forms and commercial awareness
• Experience implementing safe systems of work
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire and develop teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high‑pressure environment
• Analytical, solution‑focused approach to problem solving
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience managing a diverse portfolio of projects within the Highways
• Active membership of a recognised professional body, such as the Association for Project Management (APM)
• Holder of a CSCS black card
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project for scheduling and project tracking
• Possession of an HNC or equivalent qualification
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certified
• Experience and understanding in working on NEC4 contracts

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

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…

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. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

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