Project Manager - Birmingham

About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we are proud to be part of the delivery team for HS2, the UK's flagship high-speed rail programme, and a once-in-a-generation project shaping the future of sustainable transport and construction innovation.

We are currently seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Regional Buildings team, supporting the delivery of five reinforced concrete buildings that will house critical mechanical & Electrical (MEP) plant infrastructure along the route. These highly engineered buildings form an integral part of HS2's operational systems and represent a unique blend of heavy civil engineering and complex building construction.

If you're a talented Project Manager ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we want to hear from you - You'll have full accountability for delivering a complex project from start to finish - from initiation and planning to delivery and handover. You'll be the driving force behind the project's success, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and resources to meet time, cost, quality, and safety objectives.

You'll lead with purpose and energy, acting as a change agent who can inspire, motivate and empower. With a sharp eye for detail and strong commercial awareness, you'll ensure every part of the project stays on track.

What you'll be doing

• Have overall accountability for successful project delivery including; initiation,
  procurement, planning, design, resourcing, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and
  handover/close out.
• Change agent that provides management, leadership and inspires a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a common goal.
• Determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements, objectives and constraints; time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits.
• Motivate and guide cross-functional teams including engineers, construction managers, and support functions.
• Champion safety with a Zero Harm mindset - conducting regular site tours and safety audits.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including subcontractors and clients.
• Drive performance through strategic decision-making and effective resource management.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
• Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work
• Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation
• Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the team where required
• Commercially astute
• Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
• Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• Record of a solution-based approach to problem solving
• Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience of working on a variety of project types
• Member of a professional management body i.e. APM
• Proficient on O365

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

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:

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: [email protected]