Senior Project Manager

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Project Manager (Cabling) role at Balfour Beatty plc in Ipswich. The Power Transmission and Distribution team is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Cabling) to lead our high-profile BTNO Project in Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to have overall accountability for successful project delivery – including initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/closeout.What you’ll do

Take full ownership of the project lifecycle, ensuring objectives for time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits are achieved.Act as a change agent, providing leadership and management to inspire and coordinate a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding results.Determine and implement the most effective means of satisfying customer and project requirements.Drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement across all phases of the project.What you\''ll be doing

Prepare internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders.Ensure reports provide relevant information enabling informed, cost-effective decisions in line with strategy.Lead a relentless focus on Zero Harm and stay up to date with changes in legislation.Develop, implement and update resource allocation plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests.Develop high-performing diverse teams, promote a pipeline of talent and assist with internal training through mentoring and performance management.Lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes.Ensure procurement plans are in line with project plans to deliver materials/resources/supply chain to meet deadlines.Ensure all work supports handover and certification.Develop, implement, review and update resource-loaded schedules.Ensure expenditure aligns with the budget and resources are used efficiently to control costs.Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support data-driven decisions.Qualifications

The Following Qualities/Experience Are Essential

A track record of project deliveryExperience implementing safe systems of workGood understanding of standard forms of contractsProficient in commercial/project management communicationsEffective communication at all levels of the organisationStrong team management, mentoring and performance management skillsCommercially astuteAbility to work under pressureKnowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metricsSolutions-based problem solvingAbility to inspire a shared business vision

The Following Qualities/Experience Are Desirable

Experience on various project typesMember of a professional management body (APM)Proficient in O365Current driving licenseAttend/Contribute to industry eventsFormal qualification in management/construction or equivalentHolds APM PFQ/PMQ/PPQHolds CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent

Why work for us

Day-to-day, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing, building and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.Benefits

Smart working with flexible hours and up to 40% remote working where roles allow.25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).Family-friendly policies including maternity/adoption leave and paternity/partners leave.Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission and Distribution teams work with owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility to design, construction and maintenance, our in-house experts support customers on UK power transmission and distribution projects.Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We are a Gold Award holder in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum requirements. More info at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/If you have feedback on the process, please contact ..... full job details .....