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Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution team is growing — and we’re looking for an experienced Project Manager (Cabling) to help deliver major infrastructure projects across the Yorkshire area including Sheffield and Scunthorpe.

As a key part of our team, you’ll play a leading role in planning, managing, and delivering high‑quality cabling schemes safely, sustainably, and on time. You’ll have full accountability for project success — from design and delivery through to commissioning and handover.

• Conduct regular project reviews and maintain the Digital Briefcase.
• Ensure accurate project documentation (progress, diaries, etc.).
• Prepare and present reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret and challenge technical inputs and designs.
• Guide teams to deliver feasible and effective solutions.
• Ensure reporting supports informed, cost‑effective decisions.
• Champion Zero Harm and stay current with legislation.
• Lead safety tours, incident investigations, and RAMS reviews.
• Maintain a live H&S plan and ensure workforce competency.
• Empower teams to manage work safely and effectively.
• Mentor and upskill team members.
• Manage resource plans and coordinate internal functions.
• Set team goals and development plans.
• Build high‑performing teams through training and motivation.
• Own the Risk Register and lead reviews.
• Escalate unresolved issues appropriately.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure timely resource delivery.
• Align procurement plans with project schedules.
• Drive certification readiness and KPI achievement.
• Lead audits and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain resource‑loaded schedules.
• Implement productivity controls and milestone tracking.
• Control budget and resource efficiency.
• Manage commercial changes and reporting routines.
• Understand and deliver contractual obligations.
• Promote consistent digital data use and standards.
• Ensure team training and adoption of digital tools.

• Experience of working on a variety of project types.
• Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery.
• In‑depth understanding and practical experience of standard forms of contracts.
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications.
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with all levels of the organisation.
• Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Effective team‑management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams, providing mentoring and support to members where required.
• Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics.
• Record of a solution‑based approach to problem solving.
• Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team.
• Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence.
• Support and promote project diversity and inclusion.
• Recognise and drive personal development with a learning mindset.
• Member of a professional management body (e.g., APM).
• Proficient on O365.
• Holds a current driving licence.

• Formal qualification in project management or equivalent experience.
• CSCS and SMSTS or equivalent.

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.

• Smart working — flexible staggered start and finish times, up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies – 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 more.

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.

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 an inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive. 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.