Project Manager

Contract Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Flexible working

Employee benefits

Job summary

Contract Scotland seeks an experienced Project Manager for Civil Engineering (Water), based in Livingston, Scotland. You will lead complex water infrastructure projects, manage teams and supply chain partners, and ensure delivery on time, to budget and to high safety standards.

You'll build strong client relationships, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement while champions health and safety across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects in water.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent planning, programming and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of civil engineering projects within the water sector.
• Manage project teams and supply chain partners to meet programme, budget and quality targets.
• Promote a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture across all project activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, risks, costs and programme, providing regular updates.
• Drive operational excellence through planning, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Ensure projects comply with contractual requirements and industry best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Civil Engineering

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS Card

Job description

Project Manager - Civil Engineering (Water)

Ready to lead projects that make a real impact? If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in the water sector and a passion for delivering complex civil engineering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, this could be your next opportunity. Based in Livingston, you'll play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects across Scotland, leading teams, building strong client relationships and driving successful project outcomes from start to finish.

Join a business that invests in its people. This is an opportunity to become part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow. You'll benefit from genuine career progression, ongoing professional development and the chance to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that positively impact local communities.

You'll be empowered to lead from the front, champion health, safety and wellbeing, and influence project delivery while working alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the successful delivery of civil engineering projects within the water sector.
• Managing project teams and supply chain partners to achieve programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Promoting a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture across all project activities.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring project performance, risks, costs and programme, providing regular progress updates.
• Driving operational excellence through effective planning, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements and industry best practice.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience managing civil engineering projects within the water industry.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent planning, programming and commercial awareness.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations, contract management, risk management and cost control.
• Technical understanding of civil engineering construction methods and best practice.Valid CSCS card.
• Ideally based within the Central Belt of Scotland or willing to travel across the region.

Why apply?

• Work on high‑profile water infrastructure projects across Scotland.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing, learning and long‑term career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

Legal Information

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.