Project manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager in Southampton. In this role, you will lead project teams to deliver high-quality projects within time and budget constraints. Ideal candidates have experience in managing complex projects, especially in the public sector. The position offers smart working options, benefits such as 25 days paid leave, and a chance to play a vital role in shaping communities.

Benefits

Smart working with flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in project management within the relevant industry.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects ahead of schedule, under budget, and with zero defects.
• Experience working with public sector organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and project governance.
• Drive operational excellence and efficiency throughout the project.

Skills

Project management

Multi-stakeholder project experience

Customer relationship management

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., APMP)

Job description

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Location: Southampton

Contract Type: Permanent

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About The Role

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to make a real impact? Join Balfour Beatty as a Project Manager and play a key role in delivering high-quality projects that shape communities and exceed client expectations.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage project teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain safety and sustainability targets throughout project delivery.
• Manage customer relationships, including change management and decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with company and divisional procedures, including Business Management Systems and project governance.
• Oversee external consultants (e.g., design) to drive value and achieve project objectives.
• Address post‑completion issues to maintain positive customer relationships and encourage repeat business.
• Maintain effective project records and robust reporting to senior management.
• Drive operational excellence and efficiency, utilising BIM where appropriate.

Who we’re looking for

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in project management within the relevant industry.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects ahead of schedule, under budget, and with zero defects.
• Experience working on multi‑stakeholder projects in highly political environments.
• Experience working with public sector organisations.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., APMP) and technical qualification.
• Experience with Lean Construction principles and Lean practitioner training.

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.

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 Living Places works in long‑term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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 https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Construction