Project Manager

Overview

Lead cabling projects in power transmission, managing safety, budget, and stakeholder delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• scheduling
• digital tools
• risk register
• reporting
• budget control
• resource planning

Tasks

-Understand and deliver contractual obligations. -Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules. -Ensure team training and adoption of digital tools. -Ensure accurate project documentation (progress, diaries, etc.). -Escalate unresolved issues appropriately. -Lead audits and improvement initiatives. -Prepare and present reports to internal and external stakeholders. -Lead safety tours, incident investigations, and RAMS reviews. -Own the Risk Register and lead reviews. -Champion Zero Harm and stay current with legislation. -Guide teams to deliver feasible and effective solutions. -Maintain a live H&S plan and ensure workforce competency. -Sponsor and promote project diversity and inclusion -Mentor and upskill team members. -Interpret and challenge technical inputs and designs. -Manage resource plans and coordinate internal functions. -Set team goals and development plans. -Conduct regular project reviews and maintain the Digital Briefcase. -Drive certification readiness and KPI achievement. -Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders -Manage commercial changes and reporting routines. -Promote consistent digital data use and standards. -Implement productivity controls and milestone tracking. -Control budget and resource efficiency -Manage subcontractors and ensure timely resource delivery. -Align procurement plans with project schedules. -Build high-performing teams through training and motivation. -Ensure reporting supports informed, cost-effective decisions. -Empower teams to manage work safely and effectively.

Requirements

• project management
• cscs
• smsts
• o365
• apm
• problem solving

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-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… -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)

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.

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