Senior Project Manager - Peterhead / Motherwell

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a track record of the project delivery of AC/HV Sub Stations with a desire to join our ever growing Energy Team.

The role will be based at our offices in Peterhead, or the candidate can travel to Peterhead a few days a month otherwise be based at our head office in Eurocentral - Motherwell

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 with experience in the Energy sector.

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 large-scale energy projects in various locations throughout Scotland you will work with true experts who’ll 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

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Project Manager (Energy) you will have experience in leading the delivery of large complex sub-stations at Netherton and be responsible for the Civils and Building part of the ECI and the construction delivery stage of the projects.

You will have the overall accountability for successful project delivery of the 2 AC Sub stations including initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/closeout and interface with our colleagues within Balfour Beatty Power transmission and distribution so you will have experience in working on a joint venture.

You will be a change agent that provides management, leadership and inspires a multi-disciplinary team to determining the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements, objectives and constraints: time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits.

Who we're looking for

The following traits / qualifications are essential to be successful in this role

Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery in AC/HV Sub Stations

NEC experience

Commissioning experience

Joint Venture experience working with other contractors/parts of the same business

Experience in implementing safe systems of work

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

A record of a solutions based approach to problem solving

The ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team

CDE and BIM experience

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

Experience of working on a variety of project types

Is a member of a professional management body i.e. APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE

Proficient on O365

Holds a current driving license Attend and contribute to industry events

The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:

Holds a formal qualification (BSc/MSc) in management/construction or experience equivalent

Holds either the APM PFQ/PMQ/PPQ

Holds CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent

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 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, visit

We are 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:

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