Senior Project Manager

Balfour Beatty

  • Leiston, Suffolk
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
About the roleOur projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Ground Engineering team as a Senior Project Manager on the Sizewell C project and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.What you'll be doingThe successful candidate will:
  • Monitor and implement the key contractual elements of the project against budget and programme, being client facing with regards to programme/progress/design issues and responsible for the integration and dissemination of design changes and reporting on programme implications;
  • Create clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the triple constraint for construction projects, which are, cost, time, and scope. Also by ensuring the project is executed in a safe Manner that complies with CDM, H&S Legislation and our clients requirements;
  • Be the H&S Chairperson - chairing the regular H&S forum, Black Hat Supervisors forum and Monthly Workers Coordination meeting, including the dissemination of the actions arising;
  • Oversee the development, execution and presentation of proposals;
  • Oversee and monitor team based relationships;
  • Track leads via partner relationships and referrals in business development capacity;
  • Coordinate with Legal/Risk regarding policies relating to teaming, contracts and pursuits;
  • Attend functions in a relationship building capacity;
  • Help establish and manage client and team member expectations.
Who we're looking forThe following experience/qualifications are required:
  • Qualified to degree level in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred and extensive experience;
  • Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary;
  • Demonstrable leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations;
  • Able to supervise and develop direct reports while prioritising and delegating significant responsibilities to others;
  • Able to manage essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, profitable, safe, and timely results on the assigned project;
  • Experienced and familiar with team based delivery, contracting and the design-build process;
  • Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written skills;
  • Able to demonstrate proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
Why work for usOur people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.Some of our key benefits are:
  • An attractive/negotiated salary;
  • Medical health cover;
  • Company car/car allowance;
  • Discretionary annual bonus;
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
  • Pension savings schemes;
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
  • Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
  • Discretionary annual salary reviews.
About usBalfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK's leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.Our reputation as one of the UK's leading specialist geo-technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK's largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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, visitWe 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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