About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Ground Engineering team in Elgin, Scotland.

Role purpose: 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

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of key initiatives within our organisation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a structured approach to project management, including regular project reviews, accurate documentation, and clear scope definition. Responsibilities include updating essential documents such as the Digital Briefcase, maintaining comprehensive project records, managing configuration and timely reporting, and making informed decisions to keep projects aligned with strategic objectives.

As Project Manager, you will be committed to ensuring a safe and productive work environment, with a strong focus on Zero Harm. Duties encompass conducting safety and environmental tours, supporting accident investigations, staying abreast of legislative changes, and safeguarding the welfare of the public, employees, and the supply chain. You will also be responsible for overseeing health and safety systems to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Resource planning and team development are essential elements of this role. You will develop and update resource allocation plans, produce actionable strategies for achieving team goals, and foster talent pipelines through internal training, mentoring, and performance management. Regular risk and opportunity reviews, robust change control processes, and precise cost management will be vital to balancing operational and commercial constraints for optimum project outcomes.

The successful candidate will be accountable for KPIs, assurance activities, and the integration of digital data tools to enable consistent, data-driven project delivery. Strong procurement and supply chain management, effective reporting routines, and adherence to digital standards are crucial for delivering projects efficiently, within budget, and in line with organisational strategy.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• 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.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience of working on a variety of project types;
• Member of a professional management body i.e. APM;
• Proficient on O365;
• Holds a current driving licence.

The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:

• Formal qualification (BSc/MSc) in management/construction or
  experience equivalent;
• APM PFQ/PMQ/PPQ;
• CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent.

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 or 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/