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OCU; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor, OCU is looking for a Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure projects in Scotland. This position involves developing comprehensive schedules, monitoring progress, and collaborating with teams and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct critical path analysis.
• Proficiency in project management tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules from inception to completion.
• Monitor and track progress against baseline schedules.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for timely delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

RJ McLeod is one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, with extensive experience in renewable energy, highways, and marine infrastructure projects.

We a key role in delivering complex civil engineering solutions, including roads and bridges, port infrastructure, marine works, flood prevention, streetscaping, substations, underground power networks, battery storage facilities, grid stabilisation infrastructure, and wind farm developments.

Our diverse portfolio spans critical national infrastructure projects in Scotland’s transport and energy sectors.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project schedules from inception to completion, incorporating all necessary activities, tasks, and milestones.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand project requirements, constraints, and objectives.
• Conduct critical path analysis and identify potential bottlenecks or delays in project timelines.
• Utilize project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project) to create, update, and monitor project schedules.
• Prepare progress reports and presentations for project stakeholders, highlighting key milestones, accomplishments, and areas of concern.
• Analyse resource allocation and utilization to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources as per project requirements.
• Monitor and track project progress against baseline schedules, identifying deviations and implementing corrective measures when necessary.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proficiency in project management software, such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform critical path analysis and identify potential risks.
  
  

Company Information

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.