Project Manager - Connect Plus Services (CPS) - M25, London

Balfour Beatty

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
About the roleBalfour Beatty Highways maintain, manage and operate major highway networks across the UK and support local authorities creating communities where people want to live work and play.We provide high quality asset strategy, management and planning consultancy services to a wide range of public and private sector customers. We provide specialist, reliable, sustainable and creative advice for asset management planning and implementation in the UK. We put our customers first and prioritise completing schemes safely, efficiently and to a high standard.We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong project background to join this fast-paced team to deliver the more complex highways and technology schemes throughout their whole project lifecycle.Schemes range in value from 100k to 3m+ and include safety schemes, environmental improvements, technology schemes, remedial works, and junction improvement schemes.Project Management of M25 Highways schemes, on behalf of the client (Connect Plus/National Highways) of renewal and/or improvement projects from design inception to close out following construction project types varying from structures, tunnels, highways and technology across the M25 network.The role offers flexible working for that better work/life balance and can be based from Dartford, Leatherhead or South Mimms however 1 day a week at Dartford is required as a minimum.What you'll be doing
  • Responsible for several projects at different stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Within each project responsibility for:
  • End to end management of the project, to include scheme development and engagement through the life of the project with the asset team, designers, sub-consultants, construction team and contractors.
  • Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to include but not limited to Planner, Construction Manager, Project QS, Asset and Designers.
  • Management of the P6 programme with the planning team, including identification of critical path activities.
  • Commercial management of the project to include but not limited to cost plan, supply chain quotations, review and approval of invoices, forecasting, review of applications with the commercial team.
  • Commission and manage internal and external resources in terms of quality, budget and programme.
  • Lead on Gateways and collaborative cost reviews with the Client and project team.
  • Adhere and apply the project governance procedure, including leading in presentations both virtual and in person with preparation of the supporting documentation to pass through project gateways.
  • Routine reporting on project schedule / progress, risk and commercial status of the project internally and to the Client.
  • Engage in the Collaborative M25 Community, including Balance Scorecards, forums and workshops as required.
  • Support the delivery of the business Sustainability activities and business plan objectives
  • Live the Connect Plus Values
We have offices in Dartford, Leatherhead and South Mimms and are flexible as to which office you are based at. There will be a periodic requirement to attend site visits, which will include occasional night visits. There will also be a requirement to travel to other offices for meetings on the network.Who we're looking forQualifications/ skills:
  • Project Management Experience preferably supported by recognised Project Management qualification, PRINCE2, APMP etc.
  • Preference of minimum degree qualification and membership of appropriate professional institution or working towards such qualification.
  • Broad skills, knowledge and understanding of Highway or Structures Engineering and associated design areas.
  • Knowledge of CDM and other H&S and Environmental legislation related to Highway Engineering
  • Knowledge of the NEC (New Engineering Contract) and other relevant forms of contract
Personal Attributes:
  • Proactive problem solving
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong safety management culture
  • Ability to prioritise and self-manage.
  • Self-aware and adaptable style to meet varying project needs.
  • Demonstration of commitment to ongoing personal development via CPD
  • Good orgainisational skills.
Still interested? then come and become colleagues with 26,000 staff and join a business which recorded 8.6bn in revenues last year, achieved industry leading customer satisfaction scores and has unrivalled employee engagement statistics.An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate: -
  • An attractive / negotiated salary
  • 42 core base hours per week
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Hybrid working available
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Pension savings schemes
  • A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)
  • Refer a friend bonus scheme
  • Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available as well via our
portal.Why work for usCPS is a Joint Venture project with Balfour Beatty, AtkinsR alis, and Egis. We operate and maintain the M25. The M25 is the busiest section of motorway in Europe and requires careful and efficient planning of work in order to deliver over 100m of annual investment in the highway infrastructure each year, in addition to planned and reactive maintenance activity.If you have or are looking for a career in Highways, working on the M25 will give you experience and challenge that no other Highways project can offer.About usAt Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyoneTo help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.Further information on Disability Confident can be found at:

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