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Job No. BBUK13339

Senior Project Manager - Glasgow

Power T&D

Project Management

Glasgow
Permanent

About the role

Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too. Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Senior Project Manager - Advanced Procurement on the Operational Team based in the Central Belt of Scotland and you’ll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.


As a Senior Project Manager your role will be able to,



  • Lead, manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the advanced procurement processes and activities for ASTI substations, underground cabling, and overhead line projects on behalf of the project leads.

  • Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with supply chain,
    customers, partners, bid and project team.

  • Ensure that procurement strategies align with project goals, budget
    constraints, and timelines while maintaining compliance with regulatory, technical, and safety standards.


In return we offer you.


£Competitive - DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Substance Allowances (Subject to T&C’s of role)


Opportunity to shape what’s next in a pivotal project management role with an industry leader. What you do here as a Senior Project Manager will matter. Not just to the infrastructure and engineering experts you will manage or the supportive colleagues who’ll value your perspective. Your work will matter to society, as you help us to shape large-scale Power engineering projects.


When it comes to developing our people, our project management team are award winning. Joining the team as a Project Manager, you’ll get to:



  • Secure a future in an industry that’s enjoying significant investment

  • Take pride in adding your talents to our focus on building sustainably Power for the future

  • Lead and inspire a multi-skilled team and set the tone for large infrastructure projects

  • Take charge of all aspects of project delivery – from initiation, planning and design, to delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and handover

  • Be part of something big by helping us to connect communities and build sustainably

  • Benefit from a project management development pathway towards chartership with the Association for Project Management

  • Prove yourself and lead bigger and bigger projects in a rapidly growing industry

  • Build relationships with clients and other stakeholders

  • Be a critical part of a business that’s embedding innovation into all we do.

What you'll be doing



  • Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with overall ASTI
    programme.

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or project
    timelines.

  • Identify, develop and evaluate potential suppliers and subcontractors. Continue
    to manage these relationships to understand terms and conditions, lead times,
    availability, performance, quality, compliance and on-time delivery to right first-
    time principles.

  • Lead the development of new contracts with commercial to ensure clarity in
    terms, conditions, technical standards and deliverables.

  • Liaise with stakeholders to inform them of changes to budgets.

  • Take a strategic view of subcontract package allocation and ensure contractual
    arrangements are in place

  • 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


Who we're looking for


  • Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery as SPM in an operations
    role.

  • Strong understanding of substation, UGC and OHL project requirements.

  • Experience in front end preparation and planning to influence procurement and
    engineering.

  • Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts

  • Proficient in commercial/project management communications

  • 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

Why work for us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:



  • Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs

  • Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.

  • Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.

  • Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.

  • Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.

  • Hybrid working (where applicable)

  • Enhanced company sickness scheme

  • Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Up to 2 days volunteering per year

  • Company funded social events.


In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.


We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.


At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.


We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

About us

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.


Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.


At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone


To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.


Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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