Senior Project Manager - Net Zero Teesside - Redcar

Locations: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Description About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty has created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners, Balfour Beatty has been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage, which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager experienced in civil engineering to lead one of our key construction areas on the Net Zero Teesside project based on site in Redcar, Teesside.

What you'll be doing

As the Senior Project Manager, you will be accountable to the Construction Director for the successful delivery of the site-wide civil engineering works, safely, on time, and to the required quality. You will lead and motivate a large team, inspiring collaboration and driving performance towards our shared goals.

• Project Leadership: Oversee a project area delivery of over £300m, ensuring adherence to safety, time, cost, quality, scope, and risk management.
• Team Development: Build and nurture high-performing teams, providing mentoring and support to empower team members.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion a culture of safety and environmental stewardship, leading initiatives that promote Zero Harm.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Risk Management: Lead risk reviews, maintain the Risk Register, and implement necessary changes to mitigate challenges.
• Digital Advocacy: Promote data-driven decision-making by ensuring reliable digital data is utilised throughout the project lifecycle.

Who we're looking for

• Proven track record in civil engineering project delivery and team management.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and safe systems of work.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to navigate high-pressure situations effectively.
• Experience across various project types and familiarity with project management frameworks.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering.

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.

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 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 encourages 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.

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