Project Manager in Peterhead

Energy Jobline ZR; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job service in Scotland is seeking a Project Manager to oversee infrastructure projects across various disciplines. The successful candidate will manage the project lifecycle from design to handover, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role requires strong project management experience, knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts, and a commitment to sustainability and safety. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

26 days' holiday plus option to buy extra days

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefit scheme

Death in service benefit

Support for long-term illness

Family-friendly provisions

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or project management discipline, with significant relevant experience.
• Proven project management experience in construction or engineering.
• Strong engineering and asset management background.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex construction and utilities projects from start to finish.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance throughout.

Skills

Project management experience

Construction experience

Engineering background

Communication skills

Collaboration across teams

Education

HNC in engineering or project management

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

Health and safety standards

Job description

Job Description

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Job Details

Job Title: Project Manager Job ID: 33590 Location: St Fergus Salary: 53'000 to 65'000 per annum Hours: 37 hours a week, circa 08:00am to 4:00pm Contract/Permanent: Permanent Site Based/Office/Remote: Office/Site based Start Date: ASAP

What we can offer

• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• 26 days' holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
• Generous double-match pension scheme - for every 1 you put in, we'll add 2 (max company contribution 12%)
• An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
• Death in service 10x your basic salary
• Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
• Professional development and career progression
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role

The Role As a Project Manager in our delivery team, you'll lead the delivery of infrastructure projects across mechanical, civil, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines. Our Project Managers manage the full project lifecycle - from design and procurement to construction, commissioning, and handover - ensuring alignment with business goals, budgets, and safety standards. This is a great opportunity for a Project Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering major CAPEX and OPEX infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation.

About You

You'll be a confident and proactive Project Manager with experience in the construction and/or engineering industry and NEC 3/4 contract experience. You'll work well under pressure, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively across teams. You'll be a hands‑on Project Manager detail focussed and know how to bring people together.

What You'll be Doing

• Deliver complex construction and utilities projects from start to finish.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance throughout.
• Act as the key link between Operations and delivery teams.
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Administer NEC3/4 contracts and ensure commercial performance.
• Support commissioning and ensure assets are operational and compliant.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting on project progress, risk, and financial performance.
• Promote safety leadership and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements and Experience

• Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or project management discipline, with significant relevant experience
• Proven project management experience
• Strong engineering and asset management background
• Strong experience and knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts and commercial management
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards
• Relevant professional certification in project management i.e. APM, PRINCE2, PMP
• Experience managing infrastructure projects - desirable IOSH
• Managing Safely qualification - desirable
• Full UK car driving licence
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