Civils Project Manager - Water

Engineering; Muirhead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Scotland is seeking an experienced Civils Project Manager to oversee environmental improvement projects. This hybrid role requires strong skills in stakeholder management, budget control, and excellent communication. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and to high standards. Relevant degree and project management qualifications are preferred. This position offers the chance to lead impactful projects that benefit communities and nature.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering capital or environmental projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts and public sector procurement.
• Experience using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).

Responsibilities

• Lead the client-side management of environmental improvement projects.
• Oversee procurement and contract management processes.
• Manage risk, quality, budget, and schedule throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Project reporting

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience

Project Management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2)

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a Civils Project Manager with water experience for a public sector organisation that acts as a preferred supplier to the Scottish Government.

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This is a hybrid role (2 days in the office) as you will act as the PM on several public sector green site re-development projects, from waterway improvements, newly constructed pathways to landscaping redevelopment. They deliver environmental regeneration projects across the Central Belt of Scotland - creating sustainable, resilient places that benefit communities, nature and climate.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the operational delivery of complex environmental improvement projects, with a focus on the Water Environment Fund (WEF) portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll manage projects from inception to completion - ensuring they are delivered safely on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the client-side management of WEF and other environmental improvement projects, from feasibility to delivery.
• Oversee procurement and contract management processes, ensuring compliance with NEC4 and Public Contracts Scotland procedures.
• Manage risk, quality, budget, and schedule throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Coordinate design and technical inputs from consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure procurement and tendering follow the client's policies and statutory requirements.
• Provide accurate progress, financial and risk reporting to the Director of Operations.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with delivery partners including SEPA, local authorities, funders, and communities.
• Supervise and support Project and Development Officers involved in project delivery.
• Champion good project management practice and continuous improvement within the team.

About You

You'll be an organised, pragmatic civils project manager who thrives on delivery. You'll have a solid grasp of environmental or civil engineering project delivery and be confident managing public sector contracts and procurement processes.

You will be organised, have the ability to work to, and achieve, tight deadlines and will be able to work collaboratively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds.

You will have a high degree of integrity, respect and sense of responsibility.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven track record in delivering capital or environmental projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts and public sector procurement.
• Experience using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).
• Skilled in stakeholder management, budget control and project reporting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Project Management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2) desirable.

Why Join?

If you are looking to get out of the day-to-day pressure of mainstream contracting - and want a role that offers a less frantic pace, with a chance to shape meaningful environmental projects across Scotland, leading delivery on high-profile programmes that make a real impact on places, people and nature. You'll join a supportive and passionate team working at the forefront of sustainable place-making.

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