OHL - Project Manager - Motherwell

About the role

This role sits within a major Overhead Line (OHL) project in the Central Belt, and we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the team. The role is based from our office in Maxim Park, Motherwell, with regular travel to site. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive safe and efficient project execution, and support the successful delivery of critical transmission infrastructure.

What you'll be doing

• Plan, manage and deliver projects to programme, cost and quality requirements.
• Hold overall accountability for planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and close-out.
• Provide strong leadership to support multi-disciplinary teams and ensure high performance.
• Manage clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners effectively.
• Deliver projects to agreed budgets and timelines, aligned to scope and complexity.
• Line-manage Construction Managers, Engineers, Site Managers and functional leads.
• Lead project reviews, maintain Digital Briefcase content and ensure accurate records.
• Prepare internal and external reports to support decision-making.
• Critically review and interrogate designs to ensure deliverability.
• Maintain a strong focus on Zero Harm and lead incident investigations.
• Allocate resources effectively and support mentoring and team development.
• Build, motivate and develop high-performing project teams.
• Own the risk register, lead reviews and escalate issues as required.
• Manage subcontractor performance and procurement planning.

Ensure delivery meets handover standards, certification requirements and KPIs

Who we're looking for

• An experienced Project Manager with a strong background in OHL projects.
• A leader who can drive performance, safety and team development.
• A strong communicator who works effectively with clients, landowners and stakeholders.
• A proactive problem-solver who can make informed decisions and take ownership.
• Someone who values collaboration, inclusivity and continuous improvement.
• Strong experience in Overhead Line (OHL) projects within transmission or distribution.
• Proven experience leading complex infrastructure projects.
• Ability to motivate, support and develop high-performing teams.
• Clear communication and relationship-building skills with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge and take accountability.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on inclusivity and professional respect.

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

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:

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