Project Manager Urban Fox

Balfour Beatty ( Urban Fox) have an exciting new role to join them as a Project Manager based in Southampton.

As Project Manager, you will interface with the wider internal teams, clients, partners, suppliers and sub-contractors, and will be expected to take a client-centric approach at all times to lead and deliver the Urban Fox EV charging installations on time, on budget and to the highest quality.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing EV charging
projects in the construction and installation side of the business, including working
with clients, partners, suppliers and sub-contractors.

This includes, but is not limited to the duties described below:

• Planning and controlling the preparation of construction and installation of EV
  charging sites prior to commencement of civils and installation works by
  partners and sub-contractors throughout the project life span.
• Ensuring that all activities and operations by our partners and sub-contractors are performed in
  compliance with all relevant regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Assist in the planning methodology for each project stage and monitor
  progress against agreed completion dates.
• Ensuring all permissions and approvals are secured (from initial design through to final
  commissioning) and supplier/contractor management and on-site health & safety,
  environmental and sustainability aspects are adhered to.
• Perform audit and surveillance duties on sites operated by partners and sub
  - contractors.
• Manage external relationships with external suppliers and sub-contractors,
  ensuring high quality output and value for money is achieved.
• Estimate costs of overheads, materials, labour and equipment for use in
  Tenders
• Working closely as required with the Sales and Commercial teams to advise
  and assist in considering and putting tender bids together.

Essential:

• Proven track record of delivering on-street EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing work in progress.
• Able to manage multiple projects (with competing time and resource challenges) from initial concept through to final delivery.
• Able to work collaboratively across diverse teams with a strong focus on delivering results with quality and creativity.
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively with individuals, clients and sub-contractors across multiple geographical locations.
• Adapts positively to changing business demands.
• A self-starter with good organisation skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines.
• Good stakeholder management skills, with experience of setting, measuring and delivering goals
• Willingness to travel as required to meet with clients and attend industry events
• A driving licence and willingness to travel.

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…