Project Manager

Balfour Beatty Plc

The Role

Overview

Manage delivery of major power transmission projects in Essex/Kent

Key Responsibilities

  • project review
  • safety plans
  • rams review
  • reporting
  • team management
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations -Hold periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase -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. -Management of teams to ensure works are deliverable -Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders -Develop H&S plan and ensure it is treated as a live document -Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall business strategy -Lead Accident/Incident Investigations -Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement actions -Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce -Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives -Ensure the team maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.) -Review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMS -Accountable for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain -Prepare and present both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders -Sponsor and promote project diversity and inclusion -Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation

Requirements

  • o365
  • apm
  • contracts
  • project delivery
  • team management
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Experience in implementing safe systems of work -Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team -ompetitive - DOE -Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the team where required -Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation -Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics -Record of a solution-based approach to problem solving -Aptitude and ability to understand technical answers / explanations -Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence -Proficient on O365 -In depth understanding and practical experience of standard forms of contracts -Proficient in commercial/project management communications -Recognise and drive personal development with a learning mindset -Holds a current driving licence -Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery -Member of a professional management body i.e. APM -Ability to interrogate designs and challenge inputs and deliverables -Experience of working on a variety of project types

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) -Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more… -excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistance Allowances (Subject to T&C’s of role) -Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

The Company

About Balfour Beatty Plc

-It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities. -Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades. -Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency. -An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Off-site solutions

Pipe fabrication and installation

Infrastructure Investments

Construction Services

Support Services

Civil engineering

Building

Ground engineering

Mechanical & Electrical engineering

Refurbishment

Fit-out

Rail engineering

Electricity networks

Rail

Highways

Structural concrete repair

Corrosion protection

Bridge strengthening

Bearing replacement

Concrete carriageway rehabilitation

Transportation (roads, rail and aviation)

Power and Energy

Mining

Water

Social infrastructure (hospitals and schools)