Job Description

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise.



Join our

Power Transmission and Distribution

team as a

Underground Cable

Project Manager

on our

Operational Team

and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.



This role is

Office & Site-based/ in Aberdeenshire, you will be:

Planning, managing and delivering Projects safely and sustainably to programme, cost and quality. To have overall accountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out Providing management and leadership to create an environment where a multi-disciplinary project team can thrive and succeed to achieve a common goal Ensure effective management of client and stakeholders

In return we offer:

Competitive - DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistance Allowances (Subject to T&C's of role)



Opportunity to shape what's next in a pivotal project management role with an industry leader. What you do here as a Project Manager will matter. Not just to the infrastructure and engineering experts you will manage or the supportive colleagues who'll value your perspective. Your work will matter to society, as you help us to shape large-scale Power engineering projects

What you'll be doing

Hold periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall business strategy Prepare and present both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders Ability to interrogate designs and challenge inputs and deliverables Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall business strategy Health, Safety & Environmental Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives Lead Accident/Incident Investigations and monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement actions Review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMS Develop H&;S plan and ensure it is treated as a live document and ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce Coordinate and manage all project activities and internal functions and identify and control resource to deliver works Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans and raise appropriate requests Develop high performing teams, promote a pipeline of talent and assist with internal training through supporting, guiding, motivating and empowering the team. Using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management. Lead risk/opportunity reviews, ownership of the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes. Log and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority Manage subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings and lead working groups on focused improvement areas Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly meeting and ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

Formal qualification in Project Management or equivalent experience In depth understanding and practical experience of NEC contracts Full UK Driving Licence Strong experience of delivering underground cabling projects

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) plus statutory bank holidays

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 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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment.



We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK13136