Project Manager

Job Description

About the role

As the UK accelerates towards a low-carbon future, we’re delivering major transmission infrastructure that will help connect communities, strengthen the network and support the transition to clean energy.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Skye 132kV Reinforcement Project. Reporting to the Construction Director, you’ll take ownership of a substantial section of works, leading multidisciplinary teams and supply chain partners to deliver safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This is an opportunity to join a flagship project set against one of the UK’s most unique and demanding landscapes, where strong leadership, technical expertise and effective stakeholder management are critical to success.

What you’ll be doing

As the UK accelerates towards a low-carbon future, we’re delivering major transmission infrastructure that will help connect communities, strengthen the network and support the transition to clean energy.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Skye 132kV Reinforcement Project. Reporting to the Construction Director, you’ll take ownership of a substantial section of works, leading multidisciplinary teams and supply chain partners to deliver safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This is an opportunity to join a flagship project set against one of the UK’s most unique and demanding landscapes, where strong leadership, technical expertise and effective stakeholder management are critical to success.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be an established Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects. You’ll combine strong leadership skills with sound commercial awareness and the ability to manage complex construction operations in challenging environments.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Significant experience delivering large-scale power, energy, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• A Civil Engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, HND or Degree).
• A valid Black CSCS Card.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Strong planning, programme management and project controls experience.
• The ability to lead health, safety and environmental performance by example.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A good understanding of NEC contracts and commercial project delivery.
• Experience in heavy civils, earthworks, highways, industrial plant or major infrastructure projects.

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

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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

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

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