Project Manager - Heavy Civils & Energy Projects

RTL Group Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects across Scotland. Immediate start available, with travel or relocation as required for projects.

The role requires strong programming, commercial management and coordination of site teams and subcontractors to deliver safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager on heavy civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong planning, programming and progress-tracking abilities.
• Commercial awareness including cost control and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of heavy civil and energy infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and monitor project programmes with key milestones.
• Oversee site teams and subcontractors to ensure productivity.
• Maintain commercial oversight of budgets, variations and margins.
• Identify risks and changes in scope and manage accordingly.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance on site.
• Report progress to clients, consultants and senior management.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil engineering

Energy sector knowledge

Leadership

Willing to travel

Job description

Project Manager - Heavy Civils & Energy Projects

Location: Projects Across Scotland - potentially UK wide

Start Date: Immediate

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee heavy civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects across Scotland, with an immediate start available.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong background in heavy civils, infrastructure or energy-related projects who is looking for long-term opportunities across Scotland. Candidates must be willing to travel or relocate depending on project requirements.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing projects from planning through to completion, with a strong understanding of programming, commercial management and the coordination of site teams and subcontractors.

Experience within the energy sector would be advantageous, particularly on substations, power infrastructure, renewable energy or transmission and distribution projects. However, candidates with a solid heavy civils background and transferable experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of heavy civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
• Develop, review and manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors and project resources to maintain productivity and progress.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness, monitoring costs, budgets, variations and project margins.
• Identify and manage project risks, delays and potential changes to scope.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards and project specifications.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, engineers and senior management.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular progress reports.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within heavy civils, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple work packages and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of project programming, planning and progress monitoring.
• Good commercial awareness, including cost control, variations and budget management.
• Energy sector experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel or relocate for projects across Scotland.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to work across a range of heavy civils and energy infrastructure projects.
• Projects located throughout Scotland.
• Competitive rates or salary, dependent on experience.
• Potential for ongoing work and future project opportunities.