Project Manager

GTC Recruitment; Coalsnaughton; On-site; GBP 11,571,000 - 15,646,000; Full time

Job summary

GTC Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of public safety and subsidence projects across Scotland's former coalfield areas. This hands-on, field-based role manages mining-related hazard, investigation and remediation projects from initial investigation through to completion while responding to reactive incidents and coordinating contractors.

If you have construction or geotechnical project delivery experience and enjoy a varied operational environment,

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, ground engineering or geotechnical engineering.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong site-based project delivery experience.
• Experience managing contractors and external stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and construction risk management.
• Ability to assess site conditions and make practical operational decisions.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout Scotland.
• Desirable: NEC4 contract administration, subsidence projects, CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of mining hazard, subsidence and remediation projects.
• Deliver multiple concurrent projects from initiation through to completion.
• Attend sites across Scotland to undertake inspections and respond to operational incidents.
• Assess site risks and determine appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate investigations, surveys and remediation works.
• Manage contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers.
• Administer NEC4 contracts and monitor contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and CDM requirements.
• Review mining records and technical information to support liability assessments.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, local authorities and members of the public.

Skills

Project management

Site delivery

Contract management

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Operational decision making

Communication

Job description

Location:

Home-based with travel across Scotland (2-3 days per week onsite)

Contract:

until end of Jan 2027

Rate:

£283.48 per day (Umbrella) | Inside IR35

Security Clearance:

BPSS

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of public safety and subsidence projects across Scotland's former coalfield areas.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based role managing a portfolio of mining‑related hazard, investigation and remediation projects. You’ll be responsible for delivering projects from initial investigation through to completion while responding to reactive incidents, managing contractors and ensuring public safety.

If you have experience delivering construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, ground engineering or geotechnical projects and enjoy working in a varied operational environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of mining hazard, subsidence and remediation projects.
• Deliver multiple concurrent projects from initiation through to completion.
• Attend sites across Scotland to undertake inspections and respond to operational incidents.
• Assess site risks and determine appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate investigations, surveys and remediation works.
• Manage contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers.
• Administer NEC4 contracts and monitor contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and CDM requirements.
• Review mining records and technical information to support liability assessments.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, local authorities and members of the public.
• Participate in an emergency hazard response service when required.

Essential Experience

• Proven Project Management experience within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, ground engineering or geotechnical engineering.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong site‑based project delivery experience.
• Experience managing contractors and external stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and construction risk management.
• Ability to assess site conditions and make practical operational decisions.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout Scotland.

Desirable Experience

• NEC4 contract administration.
• Mining, quarrying or subsidence projects.
• Ground investigation or remediation projects.
• CDM Regulations.
• Emergency response or incident management.

Why Apply?

• Competitive day rate.
• Long‑term contract potential through rolling extensions.
• Home‑based role with regular site visits across Scotland.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that protect communities and public safety.
• Varied role combining project management, site operations and stakeholder engagement.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager with a background in engineering or construction and are looking for a rewarding, site‑based role where you can make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you