Project Manager - OHL

About the role

Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty.

Location – Fort Augustus – Isle of Skye

By joining our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Project Manager you will be have overall accountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out on our Over Head Line project for the Fort Augustus – Isle of Skye 132kV Reinforcement works which is a site based role.

What you'll be doing

Hold periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase
Ensure reports provide relevant information to enable decisions to be made

which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall business strategy
Prepare and present both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
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

Health, Safety & Environmental
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in

legislation
Carry out Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety

initiatives
Lead Accident/Incident Investigations and 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 and ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce
Coordinate and manage all project activities and internal functions and identify and control resource to deliver works
Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans and raise

appropriate requests
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 escalate 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 assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate

action on findings and lead working groups on focused improvement areas
Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold weekly

meeting and ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful

project delivery
Maintain Digital Group Minimum Standards and operate with appropriate level

of digital tools

Who we're looking for

Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience
CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent
In depth understanding and practical experience of standard forms of contracts
Proficient in commercial/project management communications
Experience in implementing safe systems of work
Full UK Driving Licence
Previous experience in delivery complex OHL projects

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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