Project Manager - Civils

Global Highland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Highland Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to take ownership of civil engineering projects from planning through handover. You will coordinate people, resources and activities to deliver safely, on programme and within budget.

You will report to the Contracts Manager, lead site teams and subcontractors, and work with clients, designers and commercial colleagues to keep projects on track and achieve successful outcomes. A driving licence and prior similar experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Practical, organised approach to civil engineering project delivery.
• Confident communicator with strong planning and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of project costs and programmes; committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project programmes, milestones, resources and budgets, monitoring progress against targets.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, suppliers and subcontractors for efficient delivery.
• Lead site teams and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks; resolve issues and oversee scope, programme and cost changes.
• Promote safe working practices and compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Maintain quality through inspections, controls and records.
• Manage project documentation, including variations, progress reports and meeting records.
• Coordinate final inspections, commissioning and handover to the client or end user.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Planning & scheduling

Cost control

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Driving licence

Job description

Our client, a civil engineering and construction company specialising in building and maintaining infrastructure for the energy, renewable energy and utilities industries are expanding.......

Are you ready to take ownership of civil engineering projects and see them through from planning to successful handover?

Currently looking for a Project Manager to coordinate people, resources and project activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you'll play a key role in driving day-to-day project delivery, leading site teams and subcontractors, and working collaboratively with clients, designers and commercial colleagues to keep projects on track and achieve successful outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Plan and manage project programmes, milestones, resources and budgets, monitoring progress against agreed targets.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, suppliers and subcontractors to support efficient project delivery.
• Lead site teams, provide clear direction and maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, resolve issues and oversee changes to scope, programme and cost.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and company requirements.
• Maintain quality standards through inspections, appropriate controls and accurate project records.
• Manage project documentation, including variations, progress reports and meeting records, keeping the Contracts Manager informed of performance and key issues.
• Coordinate final inspections, commissioning and handover to the client or end user.

About you

• You'll have a practical, organised approach to civil engineering project delivery, with the ability to coordinate site activities, manage competing priorities and bring teams together to achieve project objectives.
• You'll be a confident communicator with strong planning and problem-solving skills, an understanding of project costs and programmes, and a commitment to safe working, quality and continuous improvement.
• Driving licence and previous experience in a similar role essential