Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

What you'll be doing
Lead the delivery of OHL projects from inception through to completion.

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.

Manage project resources, programmes, risks, opportunities and commercial performance.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.

Lead project reviews, reporting activities and governance processes.

Drive a culture of Zero Harm and ensure all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are met.

Manage subcontractors and coordinate procurement activities.

Lead and develop high-performing project teams through coaching, mentoring and effective leadership.

Ensure robust planning, change control and project controls are in place.

Oversee project budgets, contract compliance and commercial outcomes.
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:

Experience of working on a variety of project types

Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery

In depth understanding and practical experience of standard forms of contracts

Proficient in commercial/project management communications

Experience in implementing safe systems of work

Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation

Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the team where required

Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics

Record of a solution-based approach to problem solving

Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence

Sponsor and promote project diversity and inclusion

Recognise and drive personal development with a learning mindset

Member of a professional management body i.e. APMProficient on O365

Holds a current driving licence

The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:

Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experienceCSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent
Why work for us
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.

Why join us?

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…

About us
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 UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion…