Project Manager

Contract Scotland Ltd; Thurso; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to lead major infrastructure projects in the energy sector in Scotland. You will take ownership of delivery, safety, quality and budget across complex civil schemes.

The role demands strong leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, and a proven record of delivering HV transmission or major civil works on time and to budget.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil Project Manager overseeing complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering HV transmission and distribution projects or major civil schemes.
• Track record of delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Taking overall ownership of project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, programme and budget targets are achieved.
• Setting and maintaining high standards across projects and site teams.
• Planning, reviewing and managing contract programmes to ensure timely delivery.
• Leading and managing Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers.
• Identifying potential risks and resolving operational issues efficiently.
• Building strong client relationships and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring adequate labour, plant, materials and resources are available throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing subcontractor performance and ensuring work is delivered to the required standards.
• Overseeing commercial performance, including cost control, gross margin and key financial targets.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ Level 5 or degree

Job description

Civil Project Manager - Energy & Major Civils

Location: Scotland

Sector: Energy, Power & Transmission

Ready to lead major infrastructure projects?

Are you an experienced Civil Project Manager looking for your next challenge in the energy and infrastructure sector?

This is an excellent opportunity to take the lead on major civil engineering projects within a significant power transmission and distribution framework, playing a key role in delivering critical infrastructure that will support the UK's energy network for years to come.

You'll join a well-established engineering and construction business with extensive expertise in the energy sector, a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to innovation, sustainability and professional development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking overall ownership of project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, programme and budget targets are achieved.
• Setting and maintaining high standards across projects and site teams.
• Planning, reviewing and managing contract programmes to ensure timely delivery.
• Leading and managing Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers.
• Identifying potential risks and resolving operational issues efficiently.
• Building strong client relationships and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring adequate labour, plant, materials and resources are available throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing subcontractor performance and ensuring work is delivered to the required standards.
• Overseeing commercial performance, including cost control, gross margin and key financial targets.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with Civil Project Managers who have a strong track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects and can combine effective leadership with sound commercial awareness.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Project Manager role within civil engineering.
• Experience delivering high-voltage (HV) transmission and distribution projects or major civil engineering schemes.
• Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary enhancement projects.
• A track record of delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
• An HNC, HND, NVQ Level 5 or degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.

What's In It For You?

You'll benefit from a competitive employment package, excellent long-term career prospects and continued investment in your professional development.

Benefits include:

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional two days.
• Annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary reviews.
• Above-market contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus a maternity returners' bonus.
• Additional holiday and a wedding bonus for employees getting married.
• Subsidised canteen facilities at core locations.
• Ongoing training and investment in professional development.
• Retail discounts, cashback offers, discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Take the Next Step

If you're an experienced Civil Project Manager ready to take ownership of major infrastructure projects and progress your career within the energy sector, we'd like to hear from you.

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

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.