Project Manager

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited; Dalgety Bay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Holiday allowance 31 days rising to 33

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work

Gym membership discount

Professional fees paid

Employee discount platform

EV/Hybrid car lease

Job summary

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited is seeking a Project Manager for our Dalgety Bay team. You will deliver projects end-to-end, supervise sites and delivery teams, and manage quality, safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating between clients, engineers and subcontractors, managing budgets and risks, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and NEC contract terms. A driving licence and engineering background are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Water industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record in project management in engineering or supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects and key elements from enquiry to final acceptance.
• Supervise onto-site teams including engineers, managers and subcontractors.
• Ensure design and construction information is available and aligned with specifications.
• Manage project quality, safety and documentation in line with client standards.
• Oversee change management, risk, and cost control including forecasts and profit/loss.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

HND/HNC in Engineering

Tools

NEC contracts

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Our Chemical and Biological Treatment team is looking for a Project Manager to join the team in Dalgety Bay. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of projects, or key elements within projects, and manage the performance of projects end-to-end. This will require supervision of operational sites and their delivery teams, including Project Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisors and Sub-Contractors.

Responsibilities

• Project liaison from enquiry stage to final acceptance and documentation. Meeting with clients to discuss specific requirements and carry out site surveys as required.
• Instructing, directing, controlling, and allocating work to trade operatives and apprentices, with attention to quality, productivity and safety.
• Ensure all technical information is available when required for the delivery of design and/or construction.
• Management of project quality deliverables and procedures ensuring compliance with internal and client quality systems.
• Interpret and check drawings, specifications, and schedules for all activities. Directing works accordingly and preparing final documentation (As Built Drawings etc.).
• Early identification and resolution of non‑conformance within both the design and construction phase.
• Development of tender, design and construction programmes and management of these programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Responsibility for project change management – clear understanding of scope and early identification of change to implement the contractual mechanisms of early warnings and compensation events for extensions of time or monetary claims.
• Financial management of projects including budget setting, monthly forecasting and profit/loss responsibility.
• Manage the design of systems and products, ensuring alignment with design specifications and technical aspects.
• Procurement of goods and services.
• Subcontractor engagement, liaison, tender specification, quotation and H&S documentation review and appraisal.
• Preparation and management of construction phase health and safety plans for projects with principal contractor responsibility under CDM.
• Preparation of estimates and quotations.
• Completion of contract documents.
• Production of risk assessments and method statements.
• Management of health, safety and environmental issues.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or HNC level in Engineering or equivalent.
• Water industry experience preferred but other specialist engineering industries will be considered.
• Proven track record in project management, with an engineering or supervisory background.
• Knowledge of applicable design codes, technical standards, regulations and approved codes of practice.
• Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day‑to‑day workloads within a busy environment.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written communication, with an ability to follow, interpret and explain technical instructions.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials common to all engineering trades, particularly mechanical, electrical and civil engineering.
• Persuasive, encouraging and motivating, able to elicit co‑operation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients and other departments.
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work with, lead and motivate others, and bring projects to successful completion.
• Driven, able to work individually and with teams under your direction.
• Innovative thinking, with an ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Electrical background preferred but not essential.
• Experience working with the NEC suite of contracts.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private healthcare (personal).
• Holiday allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work.
• Discounted national gym membership.
• Professional fees paid.
• Employee discount platform.
• EV/Hybrid car lease scheme.
• Access to our network of health professionals, including mental health champions and occupational health nurse.

You’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.