Project Manager

Careys; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support civil engineering projects. This permanent position offers the chance for long-term career development and involvement in high-profile infrastructure schemes. The ideal candidate will have a higher level qualification in Civil Engineering or related fields, along with significant project management experience.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Other discounts and Cashback plans

Qualifications

• Experience with hard landscaping/groundworks/infrastructure projects.
• Methodical proactive planner with project scheduling ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to achieve quality standards and manage QA/QC procedures.
• Ensure safety targets are met and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor project milestones, deadlines, and KPIs.
• Manage budgets and report on project performance.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Project Management

Planning skills

Technical competence

Commercial awareness

Education

Higher level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering

Job description

Department: Engineering

Location: Edinburgh Area

Description

If you're a Project Manager with strong civils and groundworks experience and a passion for building strong client and operational relationships, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in Edinburgh.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to support ongoing and upcoming projects in the region. This is a permanent position offering long-term career development and the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management: Lead the achievement of Carey Quality Standards and manage the QA/QC procedures.

Safety and Environment: Ensure safety targets are met, conduct daily team discussions, and oversee compliance with lifting plans, RAMS, permits, and inspections.

Technical and Engineering: Ensure product design, manufacture, and installation meet project requirements.

Logistics: Plan and control deliveries, lifting, and handling, ensuring alignment with project goals and compliance with the Carey Way.

Design and Information Management: Oversee the delivery of structural designs, manage design changes, and ensure timely information release.

Materials and Procurement: Ensure materials meet specifications, are approved, and are managed through the QA/QC process.

Programme Management: Monitor and review project programmes, focusing on meeting milestones, deadlines, and KPIs.

Commercial Management: Work closely with the Contracts Manager to develop and manage budgets, monitor costs, and report on project performance.

Staffing and Labour Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate the project team, fostering development and performance review attainment.

Stakeholder Management: Ensure project team and client requirements are understood and met, focusing on quality and project specifications.

Reporting and Support: Report on major project concerns in a timely manner, support lessons learned reporting, and promote the Carey Way.



Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Higher level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering
• Technically competent
• Methodical proactive planner
• Ability to programme/schedule.
• Project Management experience with a hard landscaping/groundworks/infrastructure specialist contractor.
• Commercially and contractually aware
  
  
  

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans