About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Ground Engineering team as a Senior Project Manager on the HS2 project and you can build something to be proud of.

This role is being offered on a 12 month, fixed term contract.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will:

• Manage the Integrated Project Team (IPT) relationship during delivery, including change and decision making that's 'best for project'
• Ensure procedures, policies, operating and data storage platforms are followed by the relevant teams, i.e. the Business Management System;
• Prepare the asset budget using the GECCO costing tool and maintain to produce monthly forecasts to completion;
• Produce a weekly report for IPT review on programme, progress, risks, and key issues using robust reporting systems to meet the needs of the joint venture;
• Produce monthly project review documentation in accordance with the Gate 6 requirements including but not limited to; POAP, GECCO, update presentation and agreed programme;
• Ensuring rigorous monthly project improvement processes are in place;
• Thorough implementation of planning, risk, project controls and change controls (SIC Boards);
• Implementation of Lean principles to drive performance, seeking to improve everyday;
• Implementation of best practice commercial management including the use of CEMAR;
• Understand and implement the matrix of responsibilities relevant to the asset being delivered.

Who we're looking for

The following experience/qualifications are required:

• A degree 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 prioritizing 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 us

Our 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 us

Balfour 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 inclusion

At 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, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/