Project Manager - Ipswich

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About the role

Project Manager - BTNO Project (Ipswich)

Location: Ipswich, UK
Project Type: 400kV Underground Cabling
Role Type: Technical Project Manager
Employment Type: Permanent Site Based

The Project Manager will take full responsibility for planning, managing, and delivering the BTNO Project safely, sustainably, and in line with programme, cost, and quality targets. The role requires strong technical project management experience in 400kV underground cabling and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams through all project phases-from planning and design to delivery, commissioning, and handover.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and sustainable delivery of the BTNO project to agreed programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Have full accountability for project success, including planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and close-out.
• Provide strong leadership and management to foster an environment where the multi-disciplinary project team can thrive and achieve project objectives.
• Manage and coordinate all interfaces between internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, issues, and performance metrics, ensuring timely mitigation and escalation where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and internal governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery methods, health and safety, and environmental performance.
• Manage budgets and financial controls to ensure cost efficiency and transparency.
• Oversee procurement and contract management activities to support successful project execution.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and ensure alignment with client requirements and expectations.

Who we're looking for

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager within the power transmission industry, specifically with 400kV underground cabling projects.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical systems, civil engineering interfaces, and cable installation methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience with NEC or similar contract forms preferred.
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., APM, PMI, or Prince2) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site as required.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, decisive, and results-driven leader.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Committed to safety, quality, and sustainability.
• Collaborative and adaptable in managing cross-functional teams.

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

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.

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