Senior Project Manager

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About the role

Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning project management team. Nationally recognised for how well we develop our people, we’ve the perfect opportunity for a talented Senior Project Manager. We’ve an incredibly diverse portfolio, too. That means huge exposure to increasingly complex infrastructure projects, masses of expertise at your fingertips, and a supportive culture in which to grow your skills, confidence and career.  

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

Lead and inspire a multi-skilled team and set the tone for large construction and infrastructure projects

Take charge of all aspects of project delivery – from initiation, planning and design, to delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover

Be part of something big by helping us to connect communities and build sustainably

Benefit from a project management development pathway towards chartership with the Association for Project Management

Prove yourself and lead bigger and bigger projects in a rapidly growing industry 

Build relationships with clients and other stakeholders

Be a critical part of a business that’s embedding innovation into all we do.

Who we're looking for

To make a real impact as a Senior Project Manager with us, you’ll need:  

Project delivery experience to make sure we meet high quality and safety standards

Experience in construction

Strong communication skills to manage, mentor and empower your team 

The confidence and credibility to liaise with business leaders

Commercial acumen to control costs and keep projects in budget

To understand standard forms of contracts and performance evaluation techniques

Experience of managing complex civil engineering 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

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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 

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. 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 at