Programme Delivery Manager

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About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. Theyre an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Living Places team as a Programme Delivery Manager on our East Sussex Framework where you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

To provide strategic operational management, strong leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary highways team comprising design, engineering, project management, programming and supervisory resources at all levels and facilitation of strong links with other teams within and external to the project.

What you'll be doing

As a Programme Delivery Manager you will:

• Have overall management of the Design & Construction resources and Programme team, to manage the end- to-end process of all capital and minor works project delivery across East Sussex, ensuring delivery to time and budget, and achieving all SPI targets
• Carry out periodic Safety and Environmental Tours as required by the Project Construction Phase Plan
• Lead periodic risk reviews and takes output forward to the Project Risk Register
• Ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to the project and that each has an appropriate level of ability.
• Identify longer term strategic training to support individual development as required
• Sets targets and SPIs in line with Project objectives and monitors performance.
• Ensures site audits are undertaken and takes appropriate action on the findings.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Experience of managing Highways projects
• Experience of managing the end-to-end process of delivering large capital works projects.
• Experience of operating in a client facing role at SMT level.
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. Must be SMSTS qualified.
• Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation
• Experienced in resource allocation and up skilling
• Experience in the management of a wide range of construction operations, design and programme management
• Working knowledge of the NEC and other relevant forms of contract.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs 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 wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats 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

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

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

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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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