Project Manager

Search; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Scotland is seeking a Project Manager with CRE recognition to oversee high-profile infrastructure projects. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project management within the rail or civil engineering sectors and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The company offers a competitive package and opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive package

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience within rail, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Confident in problem-solving and decision-making across technical and commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all project delivery aspects, including planning and monitoring.
• Maintain schedules and budgets, ensuring commercial targets are met.
• Coordinate design, construction, and handover phases.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams.

Skills

CRE Recognition

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Problem-Solving

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

We are partnering with a leading rail and civil engineering contractor seeking a Project Manager with CRE recognition to oversee high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Scotland This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced PM to lead complex works within a forward-thinking, well-established business.

As a CRE-recognised Project Manager, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with all technical, commercial, and contractual obligations.

As the Project Manager your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage all project delivery aspects, including planning, resource allocation, and progress monitoring.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, risk registers, and ensure commercial targets are met.
• Coordinate design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Provide guidance and leadership to project teams, mentoring junior engineers where required.

The ideal applicant for this role will demonstrate:

• CRE Recognition
• Proven Project Management experience within rail, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with experience managing contracts (NEC or similar).
• Confident in problem-solving and decision-making across technical and commercial matters.
• Familiarity with project management software and reporting systems.

For this our client is offering

• Competitive and comprehensive package
• Opportunity to lead complex, high-value infrastructure projects
• Professional development and career progression within a reputable contractor
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

For more information or to apply please feel free to contact Jamie Nicholson using the details provided, or alternatively please click the "apply now" link.

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