Job No. BBUK13215
Project Manager - Reading
Regional Buildings
Project Management
Reading
Permanent
About the role
We’re on the lookout for a Project Manager to help lead a high-value, high-security defence construction project in Berkshire.
This isn’t your average build - think complex infrastructure and fit-out , multiple stakeholders, tight security and a long term programme that genuinely makes a difference.
If you’ve delivered large scale challenging projects before - you’ll free right at home
You’ll be joining a long term programme with real impact, working alongside some of the best in the business. There’s a clear route to grow your career and you’ll be part of something genuinely meaningful, not just another construction project.
What you’ll be doing

As a Project Manager you’ll be:

• Running major construction work streams from planning through to delivery
• Keeping budgets, schedules and teams aligned and on track
• Managing contractors, consultants and internal teams
• Navigating governance, security requirements and stakeholder expectations
• Identifying and mitigation of risk

Who we’re looking for

As a Project Manager you will :

• Have a solid background in delivering large-scale construction projects
• Be confident working in complex stakeholder environments
• Have an excellent understanding of NEC contracts
• Be able to obtain SC Clearance
• Possess or be working towards APMP status

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
Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.
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
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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

• 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