Senior Project Manager in Basingstoke

About The Role

Purpose: To have overall accountability for successful project delivery including initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/closeout. A change agent that provides management, leadership and inspires a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve a common goal. To determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements, objectives and constraints: time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits.

What you’ll be doing:

• Hold periodic project reviews (PRM) and update the Digital Briefcase in accordance with GBL.
• Prepare both internal and external reports and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to scope, information and configuration management plans.
• Ensure reports provide relevant information that enables cost‑effective decisions in line with overall strategy.
• Ensure scope and package assignment supports coordinated team working.
• Lead a relentless focus on Zero Harm and keep up to date with changes in legislation.
• Be responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain.
• Carry out periodic safety & environmental tours, promote observation and safety initiatives.
• Produce plans for the team to achieve goals and aspirations.
• Develop high‑performing teams, promote a pipeline of talent and support internal training through mentoring and performance management.
• Coach and provide guidance to the Project Manager.
• Lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes.
• Log and elevate issues that cannot be resolved at the delegated level of authority.
• Take a strategic view of subcontract package allocation and ensure contractual arrangements are in place.
• Ensure procurement plans align with overall project plans so that materials, resources and supply chain can be delivered on schedule.
• Ensure all work is undertaken with a view toward handover and certification.
• Accountable for KPIs in line with project objectives and monitor performance.
• Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings.
• Lead working groups and collaborate with OLT on focused improvement areas.
• Develop, implement, review and periodically update resource‑loaded schedules.
• Ensure the team adopts productivity and project control techniques.
• Ensure production of operational milestones reflects the master schedule and customer expectations.
• Ensure expenditure aligns with the budget and resources are utilised efficiently to achieve cost control.
• Identify elements for cost recovery from others.
• Incorporate and balance operational and commercial constraints into decision making.
• Lead effective reporting routines, including escalation as required.
• Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery.
• Be aware of Digital Group Minimum Standards and operate with an appropriate level of digital tools.
• Seek coaching so that the team has the correct level of training.

Who we’re looking for:

Essential Qualities / Experience:

• Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery.
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work.
• Good understanding of standard forms of contracts.
• Proficient in commercial and project management communications.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with all levels of the organisation.
• Effective team‑management skills that empower, influence and 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.
• Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team.

Desirable Qualities / Experience:

• Experience working on a variety of project types.
• Member of a professional management body (e.g., APM).
• Proficient in O365.
• Holds a current driving licence.
• Attends and contributes to industry events.

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

• Holds a formal qualification (BSc/MSc) in management or construction or equivalent experience.
• Holds either the APM PFQ, PMQ or PPQ.
• Holds CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent.

Benefits:

• An attractive/negotiated salary.
• Company car.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 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 Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo‑technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors. Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience form the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross‑country rail and road projects. Our reputation is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of 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 also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.