About the role

To have overall accountability for successful project delivery including; initiation,
planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out

Change agent that provides management, leadership and inspires a multi-disciplinary
team to achieve a common goal

To determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements,
objectives and constraints; time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits

What you'll be doing

Governance

• Hold periodic project reviews (PRM) and update the Digital Briefcase in
accordance with GBL
• Ensure the team maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries
etc.)
• Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders

Analytical Thinking & Decision Making

• Initiates good scope/information/configuration management principles
• Ensure reports provide relevant information which enable decisions to be
made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall strategy
• Ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated
working

Health Safety & Environmental

• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes
in legislation
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees
and supply chain
• Carry out periodic Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation
and safety initiatives
• Support Accident/Incident Investigations
• Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement
improvement solutions

Resources & Development

• Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans (OBS) and
raise appropriate requests

Leadership/Line Management

• Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations
• 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.

Risk, Issue & Opportunity

• Lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and
recommend/implement changes
• Log and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of
authority

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Manage subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance
and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such
that contractual arrangements are achieved
• Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project
plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet
scheduled deadlines

Quality

• Ensure all work is undertaken with a view towards handover and
certification
• Accountable for KPI's in line with project objectives and monitor
performance
• Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate
action on findings
• Lead working groups and work with OLT on focused improvement areas

Schedule

• Develop, implement, review and periodically update resource loaded
schedules
• Ensure team adopt productivity and project controls techniques
• Monitor progress and implement Short Interval Control processes/hold
weekly meeting
• Ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and
customer expectations
• Establish robust change control process

Who we're looking for

• Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
• Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work
• Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of
the organisation
• Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire
others to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to
members of the team where required
• Commercially astute
• Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
• Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• Record of a solution-based approach to problem solving
• Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst
the team

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 Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

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