Project Manager

About the role

Balfour Beatty Power T&D is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Cabling to join our team on the BTNO project in Assington, Suffolk . This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the delivery of critical infrastructure, playing a key role in safely delivering complex HV cabling works.

As a Project Manager, you will have full accountability for the successful delivery of your project, ensuring it is completed safely, sustainably, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What you'll be doing

• Hold periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase
• Ensure the team maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
• Prepare and present both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
• Aptitude and ability to understand technical answers / explanations
• Management of teams to ensure works are deliverable
• 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
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
• Accountable for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
• Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives
• Lead Accident/Incident Investigations
• 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
• Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce
• Management and empowerment to allow teams to set people to work
• Upskilling and mentoring of others
• Coordinate and manage all project activities and internal functions
• Identify and control resource to deliver works
• Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans and raise appropriate requests
• Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations
• 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 elevate 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 procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
• Ensure all work is undertaken with a view towards handover and certification
• Accountable for KPI’s in line with project objectives and monitor performance
• Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
• Lead working groups on focused improvement areas
• Develop, implement, review and periodically update resource loaded schedules
• Ensure team adopt productivity and project controls techniques
• Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly meeting

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 a roficient 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. APM
• Proficient 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 S
• MSTS 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 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

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

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