Civil Engineering Project Manager

Boyd Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to oversee a major Overhead Line (OHL) enabling works project in the Highlands, Scotland. This leadership role involves managing the delivery of civil enabling works including access roads, foundations, and drainage. Successful candidates will have a solid background in civil engineering, excellent stakeholder management skills, and relevant certifications. Competitive salary or contract rate offered along with company car options for permanent roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary or contract rate

Company car or allowance (if permanent)

Long-term work on a major infrastructure project

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Background in enabling works, utilities, power, renewables, or highways preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of enabling works packages.
• Managing programme, budget, quality, and HSEQ performance.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain.

Skills

Project Management experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black/Gold)

Job description

Civil Engineering Project Manager

Location: Highlands / Inverness area
Project: Enabling Works Overhead Line (OHL) Project
Employment Type: Permanent / Long-term Contract (depending on preference)

Boyd Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our client on a major Overhead Line (OHL) enabling works project in the Highlands.

This is a key leadership role overseeing the delivery of civil enabling works, including access roads, foundations, drainage, and associated infrastructure, supporting a high-profile energy project.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of enabling works packages
• Managing programme, budget, quality, and HSEQ performance
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and designers
• Managing risk, change control, and reporting
• Supporting planning and mobilisation of works in remote locations

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Background in enabling works, utilities, power, renewables, or highways preferred
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and relevant qualifications
• Full UK driving licence

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary or contract rate
• Company car or allowance (if permanent)
• Long-term work on a major infrastructure project
• Opportunity to work with a leading UK contractor