About the role Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Energy
Location: Aberdeen / Central Belt Scotland
Project Type:Company: Balfour Beatty Group
About Us: Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure and construction group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain innovative and efficient projects that underpin daily life, supports communities, and enables economic growth. Our unparalleled expertise and resources ensure that we deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Now is a great time to join us. As a leading international construction group with a healthy pipeline of work, we're growing our teams. Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning team.
Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Regional Scotland team as a
Senior Project Manager to build new futures.
Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty. By joining our well-established construction teams working on our significant future pipeline of
Energy Projects you will work with true experts who will share their knowledge and provide support, encouragement, and invaluable feedback so you never stop learning.
Bring us your capability, and we'll help you take it much, much further.
What you'll be doing Balfour Beatty currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager based in Aberdeen for the Netherton Substation Hub.
The role will consist of initially during early works and mobilisation setting up systems and controls for the Netherton Hub in line with our procedures (including HS&W, Environmental, Quality).
As full operations start tasks will involve taking overall accountability for successful project delivery including; planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out.
We are looking for a professional leader to provide management, leadership and inspire a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a common goal, and to determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements, objectives and constraints; time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits
Key Responsibilities- Lead the delivery of energy projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, cost, time, and quality requirements.
- Establish robust project governance, overseeing risk management, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.
- Implement best-in-class health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices to maintain a Zero Harm culture.
- Manage project schedules, contracts, and supply chains to ensure timely and efficient execution.
- Develop and mentor project teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks while maximizing opportunities for efficiency and innovation.
Who we're looking for - Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects.
- Experience in delivering energy projects beneficial
- Strong understanding of contract management and commercial project controls.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to make informed decisions under pressure while balancing commercial and operational constraints.
- Experience in safety management systems and regulatory compliance within the energy sector.
- Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office 365.
- Relevant degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management (BSc/MSc) or equivalent experience.
- APM or PMP certification is highly desirable.
- Full UK driving license.
Professional and personal development The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.
We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.
We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.
*70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section 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 From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.
Diversity and inclusionAt 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, visit www.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
