About the role
Balfour Beatty is proud to be supporting the transformation of the Rolls-Royce facility in Derby – a critical upgrade to help deliver major future government projects, and we're looking for a Project Manager to join our team.
If you’re a talented Project Manager ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we want to hear from you - You’ll have full accountability for delivering a complex project from start to finish – from initiation and planning to delivery and handover. You’ll be the driving force behind the project’s success, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and resources to meet time, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
You’ll lead with purpose and energy, acting as a change agent who can inspire, motivate and empower. With a sharp eye for detail and strong commercial awareness, you’ll ensure every part of the project stays on track.
What you'll be doing
- Lead the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Motivate and guide cross-functional teams including engineers, construction managers, and support functions.
- Conduct project reviews and maintain accurate records and reporting in line with governance frameworks.
- Champion safety with a Zero Harm mindset – conducting regular site tours and safety audits.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including subcontractors and clients.
- Drive performance through strategic decision-making and effective resource management.
- Support the development of high-performing teams and promote talent within the business.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
Who we're looking for
- Proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Strong understanding of standard forms of contract.
- Competent in commercial and project management communications.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing safe systems of work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
- Strong team leadership abilities with the capability to empower, influence, and motivate others; provides mentoring and support when needed.
- Commercially aware and financially literate.
- Capable of performing effectively under pressure.
- Solid knowledge of performance evaluation methods and key performance indicators.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to understand and promote the organisation’s vision, inspiring a shared purpose among team members.
- Experience across a range of project types.
- Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Association for Project Management (APM).
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 Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
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, visitwww.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
