Balfour Beatty plc
Project Manager
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About The Role
As demand for new electricity infrastructure continues to grow, Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution is expanding its Overhead Line (OHL) capability to support some of the UK's most significant energy projects.
We're looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team in Derby and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our OHL portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the safe and successful delivery of overhead line construction works while helping shape the future of our growing business.
You'll provide leadership to construction teams across a range of transmission projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the high standards our clients expect. Working closely with Project Managers, engineers, subcontractors and stakeholders, you'll be instrumental in driving performance and delivering successful project outcomes.
What you'll be doing
As Construction Manager, you will lead site delivery activities, ensuring the successful execution of complex overhead line projects from mobilisation through to completion.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Leading and managing construction activities across multiple OHL projects
- Supporting Project Managers in delivering works safely, on programme and within budget
- Managing Site Managers, Supervisors, Engineers and subcontract partners
- Driving a culture of Zero Harm and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance
- Reviewing and approving construction methodologies, RAMS and site documentation
- Carrying out site safety tours, audits and behavioural safety initiatives
- Coordinating labour, plant, equipment and materials to meet programme requirements
- Monitoring project performance and implementing improvement initiatives where required
- Reviewing technical information, drawings and construction outputs to ensure buildability and efficient delivery
- Managing stakeholder relationships and supporting client engagement activities
- Identifying and mitigating construction risks and resolving site issues
- Developing and mentoring team members to build capability across the business
- Supporting the ongoing growth and development of Balfour Beatty's OHL construction capability
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Who we're looking for
This role requires an experienced construction leader with a strong background in overhead line infrastructure projects.
Essential
- Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager or similar leadership position within the utilities, transmission or power sectors
- Demonstrable experience delivering Overhead Line (OHL) projects
- Strong understanding of transmission infrastructure construction methodologies
- Experience managing large site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners
- Thorough knowledge of construction health, safety and environmental requirements
- Experience reviewing construction plans, drawings and technical information
- Strong planning, resource management and programme delivery skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
- Ability to lead teams across multiple sites and workstreams
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
Desirable
- Experience delivering National Grid, SSEN, SPEN or major transmission projects
- Background in transmission line refurbishment, reinforcement or new-build OHL schemes
- HNC/HND or degree in Civil, Electrical or Construction-related discipline
- SMSTS qualification
- Temporary Works knowledge
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
- Professional membership with a relevant engineering or construction institution
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.
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.
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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
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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
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