Enterprise Architect in Dartford

As the Portfolio Manager for Dartford & Tunnel assets, you will be accountable for the delivery of all Renewal and Improvement projects within this asset type. You will report to internal and external stakeholders on performance and issues impacting delivery and will be responsible for resolution management to ensure that all projects in the portfolio are delivered in line with expectations. You will lead a team of Project Managers and ensure that they receive the support and direction needed to deliver safely, on time, on budget and to quality. The projects include site investigations, design preparation, site permissions (roadspace and traffic management, and land, rail, and environmental access), construction, and project handover with client led approval points at each stage. The projects cover 5 tunnels and the highway services for the Dartford crossing, with approximately £15m per annum over an average of 90 projects. Your role will focus on safe, predictable delivery against the annual programme, striving to unblock barriers for the works to be executed. The role will also require liaising with assigned project teams, contractors, and key stakeholders such as road space, asset and client sponsors, and environment management to achieve effective and economical outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safety: Demonstrate high standards of visible safety leadership. Ensure the required levels of safety performance are delivered and that behavioural safety is promoted throughout the teams, based on the principles of Making Safety Personal. Maintain a strong safety culture within the team.
• Delivery Accountability: Review all programmes and budget forecasts monthly with Project Managers. Analyse performance trends, identify issues and risks, and agree on reporting level and quality.
• Budget Management: Review project costs monthly with the appointed Senior QS and agree on the final report. Advise senior managers through Change Control of any changes to scope or budget, continuously reflecting the aims or constraints set for the project or fiscal year.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with other Asset Delivery Managers, relevant teams, and clients to ensure all project requirements are understood and accounted for.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure responsibilities and objectives with respect to CDM regulations are met throughout the complete delivery of each project in the portfolio.
• Reporting and Compliance: Ensure all projects within the asset portfolio comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Prepare monthly reports on portfolio delivery and present these to clients and senior leadership where required.

Who We're Looking For

• Proven experience in project delivery, involving a programme of comparable value to this role.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team, preferably within a matrix organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.
• Familiarity with industry safety standards and regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a relevant field OR suitable level of experience in the industry.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent (e.g., APM PMQ).
• A good working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 Contracts.
• Inspiring: Champions curiosity and continuous improvement, role modelling change and managing risks to achieve project outcomes.
• Energising: Role models positive and energised project focused attitudes towards and continuous improvement.
• Challenging: Seeks and advocates improvements to add value and drive continuous performance.
• Challengeable: Encourage a culture of skilled challenging and seek to understand and explore challenge to enable improvement.
• Influencing: Builds commitment and consensus, and role models CPS leadership behaviours to deliver our goals.

Why Work for Us?

At Connect Plus Services (CPS), you'll be part of a world-class team maintaining and operating the M25, Europe's busiest motorway. As a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, we play a vital role in keeping millions of journeys moving safely and efficiently.

A Career Like No Other: Working on the M25 offers unrivalled experience, challenges, and opportunities that no other highways project can provide. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge technology, large-scale infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

Long-Term Stability & Growth: With 15+ years remaining on this project, we offer career stability, professional development, and progression opportunities. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, we invest in your growth.

A Supportive & Inclusive Team: At CPS, your contributions matter. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where safety, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.

About us: CPS is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

This is a hybrid role designed to fully maximize team collaboration on the project, we offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home.