Civil Project Manager

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Inverness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Accommodation available on many sites

Overnight allowance

Annual bonus

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

NT Engineering & Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Civils Project Manager to lead major civils and infrastructure projects in the Highlands. You will oversee site teams, subcontractors and resources to deliver safely, on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has strong civil engineering experience with a track record of managing complex civils/infrastructure works, including concrete, drainage and allied civil tasks.

Qualifications

• Extensive civils/infrastructure project delivery experience on-site.
• Strong commercial and programme management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage site teams and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major civils projects from start to finish.
• Manage Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers.
• Oversee programmes, resources, materials and subcontractors.
• Control project budgets, costs and margins.
• Work closely with clients and key stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve operational issues on site.
• Ensure delivery complies with contractual requirements and standards.
• Set safety, quality and performance standards across the project.

Skills

Project management

Site management

Commercial & budget control

Stakeholder management

Problem solving on site

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 5 or relevant degree

Job description

Civils Project Manager | Highlands

Highlands | Competitive Salary + Package | Accommodation & Allowances

As our Highland Division continues to grow, we’re delighted to be supporting the expansion of a major infrastructure business delivering some of the projects shaping the future of the Highlands.

We’re now looking for an experienced Civils Project Manager to join an exciting programme of major infrastructure works within the energy sector.

This is a hands-on civils role for someone who understands construction from the ground up and is comfortable leading projects, teams and subcontractors on site.

The Role

As Civils Project Manager, you’ll take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of your projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, to budget and to the required quality standards.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the delivery of major civils projects from start to finish
• Managing Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers
• Overseeing programmes, resources, materials and subcontractors
• Managing commercial performance, cost control and project margins
• Working closely with clients and key stakeholders
• Identifying and resolving operational issues
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements
• Setting the standards for safety, quality and performance across the project

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with a strong civil engineering/construction background who genuinely understands project delivery on site.

You could come from:

• Specialist civil engineering
• Infrastructure
• Energy
• Water
• Highways
• Rail/transport
• Renewables

Energy experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

What's important is that you have solid experience delivering major civils projects, with particular exposure to areas such as concrete, drainage and general civil engineering works.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Project Manager
• Experience delivering complex civils/infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial and programme management experience
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 5 or a relevant degree

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who knows construction, understands what happens on site and isn't afraid to get their boots dirty.

What's on offer?

Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, the role offers:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Excellent list of lucrative benefits – more info on this can be provided
• Annual bonus
• Accommodation available on many projects
• Overnight allowance
• 10 days on / 4 days off, with flexibility around shift patterns

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a significant pipeline of infrastructure work and play a key role in delivering projects that will have a real impact on the future of the Highlands and Scotland's energy infrastructure.