Project Manager

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure projects, including structures and flooding management. The candidate will require strong leadership skills, knowledge of civil engineering, and the ability to manage multiple project components effectively.

Benefits

Discounts on a wide range of products and services

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 9.
• Ability to lead and drive projects forward unsupervised.
• Excellent knowledge of construction industry and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site inspections and construction supervision.
• Deliver projects through design, tendering, and construction.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Education

Honours degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 11 August 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 20 July 2025

Contract Type: Temporary (2 years)

Salary: FC9 £44,225.49 to £53,141.91

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

Fife Council is looking for a proactive and skilled Project Manager to join our Structural Services team, to lead the management and delivery of critical infrastructure projects across the region. This includes Structures, Coastal, Harbours and Flooding.

You'll play a key role in delivering these projects through design, tendering and construction and will be expected to work collectively and individually on the delivery of these projects.

Although a high level of mental agility is evidently required, this work will also be physically demanding at times as it will require site work such as inspections and construction supervision. This may include working adjacent to live traffic, in inclement weather and lone working.

The Person

Desirable criteria of educated to SCQF level 9, which includes an honours degree of civil or structural engineering or equivalent.

You will have good communication skills and be able to transfer these in different circumstances e.g. dealing with members of the public, contractors and team members. You should be a good team player and have the ability to lead and drive projects forward unsupervised to meet deadlines, with input from supporting team members when required.

The applicant should also have excellent knowledge and experience of the construction industry and in particular civil engineering infrastructure and contract management, as well as detailed knowledge in health and safety legislation.

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