Project Director - Power Transmission & Distribution - South West

Balfour Beatty work closely with local, national and international electricity network owners to provide technical engineering solutions that cover every aspect of the electricity grid. From overhead lines to underground cabling, substations, converter stations and distribution networks, our team is dedicated to ensuring reliable and safe power for millions of homes and businesses. We have an exciting new opportunity to join it's Power Transmission & Distribution business in Bridgewater, South West England to lead and manage the winning and successful delivery of complex Power T&D projects. As Project Director, you will maintain a collaborative working environment which ensures client and stakeholder requirements are effectively managed while engaging and motivating your team to deliver above and beyond expectation. The role will be site based but Balfour Beatty operate a smart working policy allowing for flexibility.,

• Work collaboratively with the Heads of Operations, Executive Leadership Team and other parts of Balfour Beatty to deliver Power T&D strategic objectives and enhance solid working relationships as one team across the business.
• Deliver the Power T&D business strategy especially in regard to securing work and achieving project outcomes.
• Manage commercial and business risks to achieve targets.
• Understand the relevant commercial terms and conditions for each project.
• Pro-actively manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations.
• Leadership of Zero Harm and drive for continuous improvement across SHEQ throughout the project life cycle.
• Collaborate relentlessly to ensure best opportunities for Power T&D are targeted and that the resources are utilised in the most efficient way.
• Show clear, visible felt leadership and display the right leadership behaviours.
• Develop and support the operational teams to be successful by talking positively, listening actively and encouraging constantly.
• Successfully implement the Gated Business Lifecycle at every opportunity.
  
  Proven experience at senior management or project director level.
• Sound track record of the management and the delivery of technically complex projects in substations, power transmission and distribution, civil engineering or an equivalent industry.
• Strong people management.
• Proven track record in tendering and managing complex projects, including sub-contractors.
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and financial control.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross-functional teams towards solutions.
  
  What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything, 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 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

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…