Project Manager

Contract Scotland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' annual leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Above-market pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Sick pay enhancement

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to lead major energy and civils infrastructure projects in Scotland. You will oversee delivery across safety, quality, programme and budget, while building strong client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The role focuses on complex HV transmission and distribution schemes, with a track record of delivering on time, safely and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary site teams and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of cost control, scheduling and risk management.

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 and Supervisors across multiple disciplines.
• Identifying risks and resolving operational issues efficiently.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Ensuring adequate resources, labour, plant and materials throughout the lifecycle.
• Managing subcontractor performance and ensuring work meets required standards.
• Overseeing commercial performance, including cost control and gross margin.

Skills

Civil project management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND/degree in a relevant discipline

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.

The Opportunity

As Civil Project Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on programme, within budget and in line with contractual requirements.

You’ll lead site management teams, build strong client relationships and drive operational and commercial performance across complex, multidisciplinary civil engineering projects.

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.