Project Manager

OCU; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK civil engineering contractor in Dingwall seeks a Project Manager for civil engineering projects in renewable energy, highways, and marine. The candidate must hold a relevant degree and possess strong project management skills, leading multidisciplinary teams. The role demands technical expertise and understanding of health and safety legislation. Benefits include a competitive salary, company vehicle, and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Performance-related bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Qualified to HND or Degree level in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Strong experience in civil engineering projects, preferably in renewable energy infrastructure, highways, or marine construction.
• Good working knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction of civil engineering projects covering renewable energy, highways, and marine.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to required standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers, stakeholders and authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical knowledge of civil engineering

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Education

HND or Degree level in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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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’.

Project Manager – North of Scotland

We are seeking a Civils Project Manager to join our team to manage the construction of civil engineering projects which cover renewable energy, highways, and marine, throughout the North of Scotland.

You will be responsible for all aspects of project planning, execution and delivery, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required standards.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to successfully manage and effectively lead multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualified to HND or Degree level in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
• Strong experience in civil engineering projects, preferably in renewable energy infrastructure, highways, or marine construction delivering projects exceeding £10m in value
• Good working knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts
• Experience with MS Project
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites
• A sound technical knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and standards
• A good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers, stakeholders and authorities
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure a safe working environment for all project personnel
• Familiarity with MCHW or National Grid specifications
• Knowledge of Scottish civil engineering sector
• Experience working in remote or island locations

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

About Us

RJ McLeod is one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, with extensive experience across renewable energy, highways, and marine infrastructure projects. With a strong presence in the North of Scotland, we deliver complex civil engineering solutions including highways improvements, port infrastructure, marine works, substations, underground power networks, battery storage facilities, grid stabilisation infrastructure, and wind farm developments. Our diverse portfolio spans critical national infrastructure projects across Scotland's transport and energy sectors.