Innovation Project Manager

Innovation Project Manager – Innovation Power Transmission & Distribution Take on a dynamic role at Balfour Beatty plc as an Innovation Project Manager for our high-performing Innovation Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. This position can be based from Derby or Maxim. About The Role You will manage key innovation projects such as Smart Structures and Fulcrum air, helping Innovation Engineers move projects to business-as-usual (BAU) by liaising with Operations Directors, Projects teams, Safety, PPE and ATS. You will support the development of business cases for innovation projects as they are prepared for the investment committee. You will be part of a critical infrastructure project supporting the UK’s energy transition, working within a collaborative and expert team where flexible working is embraced and career development is a priority. In Return We Offer You Competitive – DOE Excellent benefits including company car, bonus, pension and many other benefits Hours: 37.5 per week – Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days at home. What You’ll Be Doing Manage the interface between the innovation team and operational staff and key partners through structured meetings, programme and progress reporting. Provide appropriate programming, management and interfaces between business functions to ensure milestones are achieved. Manage liaison with Ops Directors, projects, commercial, finance, supply chain managers, IT and safety to identify risks and achieve targets. Assist innovation engineers to develop innovations to BAU and advise on business plans for Ops Board presentations. Update and report progress of innovation projects regularly to the Innovation Manager and Technical Support Manager. Assist with preparation of monthly programme reports, dashboards and supporting information. Instil a strong safety culture and develop the capability of our innovation team to take personal responsibility. Drive compliance with all business policies, procedures and governance. Who We’re Looking For Proven experience at Management Level. Experience delivering Overhead Line, Cabling or Substation schemes up to 400kV preferable. Strong People Management skills. Commercial awareness with knowledge of budgetary and financial control. Excellent relationship management skills. Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems. Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross‑functional teams toward solutions. Why Work for Us Day in and day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Benefits Smart working with up to 40% remote working where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata). Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay paternity/partner leave. Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more. About Us Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide technical engineering solutions for the full spectrum of the electricity grid, from overhead lines and cabling to substations and distribution networks. Our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of 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 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 also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential, and our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan fosters an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Project Management and Information Technology Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr