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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.
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.
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.
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 economies and strengthens communities.
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, 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.
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 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 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
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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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.
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.
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.
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 economies and strengthens communities.
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, 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.
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 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 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
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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