Job No. BBUKGA00037
BMS Project Manager - Reading
Regional Buildings
Project Management
Reading
Permanent
About the role
At Balfour Beatty, we’re shaping the future of the UK’s defence infrastructure, and in Q1/Q2 2025, we’re seeking talented Mechanical & Electrical individuals in the South East to be part of this transformative journey within our Building Services business unit. By joining us, you’ll work on critical, cutting-edge projects that support national security while contributing to innovative and sustainable solutions. You’ll benefit from an empowering environment that offers unparalleled career development, access to industry-leading expertise, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the defence sector. If you’re ready to be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and forward-thinking, we’d like to hear from you and help you build a rewarding future with us at Balfour Beatty.
What you’ll be doing

Typical accountabilities for a BMS Project Manager within Balfour Beatty are:

• Supply Chain engagement. Monthly Engagement Meeting subcontractor and supervisor
• Accountable for RAMs, Procedures and SSOW are in place throughout the Project
• Leads Pre-Starts with the supply chains and their mobilisation of the Project.
• Implementing Roles and Responsibilities of the Project team and Supply Chain with the correct competencies aligned to the level of risk, and approvals as per company requirements/systems.
• Ensuring the Project and supply chain meet the latest Balfour Beatty Policies and Procedures.
• Assisting the Project Leadership and operational team in setting and implementing the plan for the Sustainability targets and goals.
• Leader in the raising of H&S observations on site and their closure.
• Lead Operation teams on the Project
• Coordination and implementation of site-wide daily briefings
• Programme delivery management for the holistic part of their project or the whole project including logic and sequencing resolutions with wider project requirements.
• Accountable for the implementation of short interval control (Short Term Planning) decision-making concerning the overall programme.
• Coordination and planning of BB construction teams’ work with the understanding of priority to the critical path and EVA efficiency.
• Accountable for Integration of the planning and site teams, ensuring clear two-way communication between all parties with accurate records of progress, risk/ blocker identification and mitigation.
• Compliance and integration of credit rules between both planner and site operations
• Enforcing disciplined site records by both the BB construction team and supply chain.
• Including BBK engagement and integration within the project with transparent communication on a ’one’ project goal
• Lead the priority allocation of resources and logistics
• Accountable for the plant and access of the project ensuring that the facilitating of critical activities in the required sequence.
• Accountable for the site set-up mobilisation and maintenance of the Project Life Cycle confirming the best practices.
• Accountable for Operational Project Readiness in line with the Project Specifics
• Production and implementation of phasing construction plan with logistical constraints and opportunities identifying mitigations and action plan.
• Plant, lifting and access management with a direction given to the logistical team in line with the site operations and programme.
• Ownership of efficient site Deliveries and logistical material/ waste removal movements throughout the project with clear guidance given to the logistics team
• Set the Quality standards of the Project, inclusive of relevant documentation.
• Lead teams to deliver in accordance with the design and spec with full knowledge of the ERs & Design development.

Who we’re looking for

Typical skills, knowledge and experience to be a successful BMS Project Manager within Balfour Beatty are:

• Effective communication to manage customer relationships, in addition to planning and organisation skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Ability to improve safety and sustainability performance.
• Supporting negotiations and conflict resolutions as well as leading others to do the same.
• Adept in the management of data and processes.
• Ability to apply construction management principles at an expert level.
• Supporting stakeholder management
• Advanced IT skills for the use of BIM and construction management tools.
• Detailed understanding of construction techniques, methodologies and management principles.
• Knowledge of Budgeting and cost control with financial awareness of delivery targets
• Detailed understanding of scheduling and programme management. Short-term planning for the overall construction programme.
• Understanding of M&E regulatory requirements and Standards
• Detailed understanding of safety protocols and best practices
• Knowledge of contract negotiation and procurement
• Detailed understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes
• Understanding of risk management and mitigation strategies
• Understanding of environmental sustainability practices
• Detailed understanding of construction technology and innovation
• Understanding of digital implementation
• Understanding of Legal considerations and dispute resolution
• Experience in leading and developing a small single-disciplinary team.
• Previous Construction Management experience within the relevant industry is required.
• Involvement in developing and executing work package budgets.
• Experience with work package scheduling and timeline management
• Experience with regulatory agencies and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Advanced experience in handling safety management on construction sites and implementing safety protocols.
• Awareness in negotiating contracts with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Self-sufficient in resolving conflicts and addressing challenges during construction projects.
• Experience in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives
• Experience in overseeing quality assurance and quality control processes
• Awareness of implementing environmentally sustainable practices in construction projects.
• Experience in utilizing construction technology and software for project management and documentation.

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 Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.
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