Project Manager in Glasgow, Glasgow City

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job platform is seeking a Project Manager in Glasgow for a long-term contract. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of project delivery experience in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include managing project financial performance and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. The role offers a competitive rate of £60-65 Umbrella per hour with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ project delivery experience.
• Ability to work on site 3 days per week and hold SC clearance.
• Practical experience delivering projects under NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support the PM in the day-to-day management of the contract.
• Contribute to project assurance activities and gateway reviews.
• Monitor performance of internal teams and supply-chain partners.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Strong commercial understanding

Proficient IT skills

Experience in infrastructure works

Tools

Primavera P6

CEMAR

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

We are looking for a Project Manager to work on a long term contract in Glasgow/hybrid. Our client is looking for a Project Manager with a background in nuclear, defence, naval or a similar highly regulated background. Ideally you will have SC Clearance but you must be a sole British to get the clearance required if you do not hold the relevant security clearance. Rate is c£60-65 Umbrella per hour or PAYE equivalent.

Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager (Nuclear)

• Support the PM in the day‑to‑day management and administration of the contract.
• Assist the PM in managing project financial performance, ensuring expenditure remains within approved budgets.
• Contribute to project assurance activities and gateway reviews at key stages, assessing progress, compliance, and likelihood of successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant client processes, procedures, and infrastructure governance requirements.
• Monitor the performance of internal teams, technical support providers, and supply‑chain partners in line with contractual obligations.
• Maintain productive, professional relationships with supply‑chain partners across the duration of the contract.
• Review and critique duration and cost estimates for key activities, updating these at defined milestones and identifying critical timelines.
• Track financial performance throughout the project and produce reports in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Gather cost estimates for activities, events, and overheads, applying metrics to identify trends and refine final cost forecasts.
• Review proposed changes, assess their high‑level impact, and request additional information where required.
• Evaluate options relating to proposed changes and estimate associated impacts.

Position Requirements for the Project Manager (Nuclear)

Essential

• Ability to work on site 3 days per week and hold (or be eligible to obtain) SC clearance.
• Minimum 4 years’ project delivery experience.
• Experience in infrastructure works within the built environment.
• Strong commercial understanding, including cost/value analysis and the ability to question and challenge compensation events.
• Practical experience delivering projects under NEC4 contracts, including change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient IT skills.

Desirable

• Experience managing projects within complex, live operational or regulated environments.
• Background in collaborative working environments.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to evolving project needs.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Familiarity with CEMAR or similar contract management tools.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for the Project Manager role please either call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW.

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