Job No. BBUK14602
Project Interface Manager - Derby
Power T&D
Project Management
Derby
Permanent
About the role
Balfour Beatty has a fantastic opportunity for a Project Interface Manager to join our high-performing Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team, leading delivery on the National Grid ad DNO projects
This is a unique chance to be part of a critical infrastructure project supporting the UK’s energy transition — all while working within a collaborative and expert team, where flexible working is embraced and career development is a priority
In return we offer you:
£Competitive - DOE + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistance Allowances (Subject to T&C’s of role)
Hours - 45 per week

What you’ll be doing

• Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective operationsexpertise service to sponsors and project / programme teams in accordancewith Balfour Beatty Power TD policy.
• Leading on project interface during each phase of the major project /programme of works throughout the gated lifecycle.
• Lead the development of the operational requirements during projectdevelopment including review and acceptance of key project products e.g.,operations and control strategy.
• Lead and oversee all necessary modelling of proposals affecting the route inorder to confirm the most appropriate solution is selected to deliver businessrequirements.
• Lead the review and acceptance of documentation to verify that all necessaryoperational requirements have been accommodated and that riskassessments have been undertaken and reviewed to check that relevantoperational principles are complied with and all necessary operational andmaintenance requirements can be met

Who we’re looking for

• Significant successful experience in an operational role
• Must have previous experience of managing external stakeholders on largescale projects
• Experience on large scale construction projects and understanding of legislativeand planning requirements.
• Good understanding of construction programmes
• Able to lead and manage meetings with external bodies, acting as a main pointof contact for the business.
• Qualified to degree or equivalent in Civil engineering / Highway Engineering orsimilar
• Experience with managing Traffic management
• Experience with interface and liaison with local authority councils
• Experience on Utility construction schemes involving excavation andreinstatement of the highway.
• Adaptable and able to respond to change.
• Proven strategic leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills

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/

What you’ll be doing

• Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective operationsexpertise service to sponsors and project / programme teams in accordancewith Balfour Beatty Power TD policy.
• Leading on project interface during each phase of the major project /programme of works throughout the gated lifecycle.
• Lead the development of the operational requirements during projectdevelopment including review and acceptance of key project products e.g.,operations and control strategy.
• Lead and oversee all necessary modelling of proposals affecting the route inorder to confirm the most appropriate solution is selected to deliver businessrequirements.
• Lead the review and acceptance of documentation to verify that all necessaryoperational requirements have been accommodated and that riskassessments have been undertaken and reviewed to check that relevantoperational principles are complied with and all necessary operational andmaintenance requirements can be me

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