Project Manager- Buildings

Overview

In this role you will drive governance and delivery for complex projects, ensuring records, safety, and stakeholder reporting align with delegated authority. You will lead a high-performing team, oversee procurement, schedule, and commercial controls, and promote a zero-harm culture. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams on challenging infrastructure programs that contribute to Scotland’s low-carbon future. This is a hands-on, collaborative leadership role with a strong emphasis on governance, safety, and value delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• benefits package
• development opportunities
• flexible working
• inclusive working environment
• Balfour Beatty Academy

Responsibilities

• Maintain project records and governance alignment (PRM, Digital Briefcase)
• Prepare internal and external reports; liaise with stakeholders
• Ensure delivery complies with delegated authorities; escalate strategic issues as needed
• Provide accurate reporting and recommendations for project/ business decisions
• Lead safety, health and environmental initiatives; promote safe work practices
• Develop and motivate project teams; coaching and performance management
• Manage subcontractors and procurement plans to meet schedules
• Oversee quality, handover, and certification activities; monitor KPIs
• Develop/update resource-loaded schedules; implement control processes
• Manage commercial spend, cost control, and opportunities for cost recovery
• Coordinate change control and ensure alignment with master schedule
• Lead governance and performance improvement initiatives (audits, focused groups)

Key requirements

• Track record of successful project delivery
• Solid understanding of standard contract forms
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications
• Experience implementing safe systems of work
• Effective written and verbal communication across levels
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, and empowerment skills
• Commercially astute with ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of performance metrics and evaluation techniques
• Solution-based problem solving and ability to translate vision into action
• Ability to make sound operational decisions within delegated authority

• communication
• leadership
• mentoring
• inspiring teams
• under pressure decision-making
• O365

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