Senior Electrical Project Manager - Redcar

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty have 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 have 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 Electrical Project Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the project team designers and supply chain to deliver projects to time, cost, and quality targets and standards.
• Overall responsibility for the successful completion of the section or works/overall project and to lead by example, managing the day to day delivery of construction projects.
• Ensure site records are accurately maintained and available.
• Ensure all team members are fully inducted and carry out role specific requirements, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and motivate the team and manage performance, undertaking training/coaching as appropriate.
• Draw up and monitor short term programmes.
• Maintain accurate progress records.
• Deliver regular Toolbox Talks and positively engage the team.
• Awareness of budget, cost control and cost recovery, ensuring that expenditure is in line with the contract budget and that resources are utilised efficiently.
• Live the Balfour Beatty Values.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
• Support the delivery of CSUK's Sustainability activities.

Health Safety & Environmental

• Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, staff and supply chain within area of control under the strict observance of the safety policy and in conjunction with local HSE.
• Carry out periodic Safety & Environment Tours as required by the Project H & S Plan.
• Support Accident / Incident Investigations.
• Identify and implement improvement options and lead action/instigate as appropriate.
• Lead periodic risk reviews and present to the Project Risk Register, and recommend changes.
• Monitor effectiveness of the H & S Management System.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and cascade information to the team.

Production Control

• Manage sub-contractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved.
• Produce and regularly review the project programme to ensure completion on time under the supervision of a Project Manager.
• Ensure that detailed plans are available commensurate with the overall project plan, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines.

Quality

• Maintain targets and KPI's in line with Project objectives and monitor performance.
• Ensure site audits are undertaken and take appropriate action on the findings.
• Proactively implement systems and processes to manage the quality of the constructive works.
• Lead working groups focused on Improvement Areas.

Productivity

• Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme and report findings.
• Manage sub-contractor performance based on KPI's.
• Ensure production of operational target programmes to reflect overall construction programme.
• Liaise with Project Manager to keep fully aware of project progress and ensure that all additional work is identified and that the Senior Project Team are notified of all potential opportunities and financial, specification and time risks.
• Lead weekly team meetings to review performance on site.
• Appreciate the commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate these into decision making, working closely with the project's Surveyor.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• The ability to communicate effectively is required to manage customer relationships, in addition to strong planning and organisation skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency.
• A successful track record in managing operational delivery within a construction environment.
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately, and experience in implementing systems improvements.
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines, and a flexible attitude towards work in order to deal with a variable and demanding workload.
• CSCS Card and SMSTS qualified.
• Excellent team player and team leader, able to work competently and independently without supervision.
• Able and willing to make decisions following consideration of options based on best available information; track record of solution orientated approach to resolve issues.
• Excellent communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to confidently deliver presentations.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Excel).
• Excellent role model for team and demonstrates required behaviours to align to business, project and team objectives.
• Is a self-starter who can manage their own time.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience of managing a multi-disciplined team.

Health Safety & Environmental

• Understands method statements and can coach others in document production.
• Understands and can guide others in the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation.
• Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation.
• Proficient in the application of H&S management.

Quality

• Understands the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes.
• Clear understanding and experience of the requirements for handover and self-certification of the works.

Commercial

• Used to setting and successfully managing targets in line with budget.
• Able to produce a realistic programme and proactively track progress.
• Able to identify elements for cost recovery from others and guide team members in maintaining project records.
• Understand the relevant Contract terms and conditions for each project.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience of working on a variety of project types.
• Temporary Works experience.
• Holds a relevant formal qualification or is pursuing one.
• Holds a current driving license.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company car if applicable.
• Pension savings schemes.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies.
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. 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. 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.