Project Manager - Pipe bridges, Property & Access Team

Scottish Water; Scotland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Water is seeking a Project Manager for the Pipe Bridges, Property & Access Team. This role involves planning and coordinating maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing project budgets. The successful candidate will have a civil engineering background and strong stakeholder management skills, contributing to the maintenance of Scotland's vital water infrastructure.

Benefits

38 days of holiday annually

Flexible working

Pension

Life assurance

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Experience with civil structures, especially bridges, is advantageous.
• Willingness to conduct site visits and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Review, monitor, and improve inspection programmes.
• Develop and govern interventions, ensuring alignment with Management Approaches.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Civil engineering background

Job description

Project Manager - Pipe Bridges, Property & Access Team

Overview

Apply locations: Scotland, United Kingdom - Edinburgh or Glasgow Central Belt
Job type: Full time
Posted on: Yesterday
Application deadline: June 13, 2025 (19 days left)
Requisition ID: R10340

About Scottish Water

We are committed to serving Scotland, ensuring the water flows from reservoir to tap and sewer to treatment plant. Our Pipe Bridges, Property & Access (PPA) team, part of the Network Maintenance group within the Environment, Planning & Assurance Water Service Strategy, manages maintenance for asset groups like pipe crossings, road bridges, site buildings, and security.

Role Summary

This Project Manager role focuses on planning, coordination, governance, and promotion of maintenance projects. You will ensure efficient inspections and promote maintenance work to uphold Scotland’s water infrastructure.

Reporting Line

You will report to the PPA Technical Team Manager, working alongside 3 Senior Service Planners and a Service Planner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review, monitor, and improve inspection programmes.
2. Develop and govern interventions, ensuring alignment with Management Approaches.
3. Collaborate with internal teams to meet project goals.
4. Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
5. Prepare Project Investment Appraisals for larger projects.
6. Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure timely gateways.
7. Identify cost savings and prepare financial reports.
8. Conduct inspection report assessments to define promotion scopes.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Civil engineering background; Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Experience with civil structures, especially bridges, is advantageous.
• Willingness to conduct site visits and inspections.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Full-time (35 hours/week), with 38 days of holiday annually, plus options to buy more. We offer flexible working, pension, life assurance, annual bonuses, and rewards through SW Splash.

Salary and Application Details

Grade 7 salary band (£41,000 – £51,970). Starting salary at the bottom of the band, with performance-based progression. Application deadline: midnight on June 12, 2025. Interviews scheduled for the week of June 23rd at Stepps, Glasgow.

Additional Information

Role is conditional upon pre-employment screening. We encourage applications even if you don’t meet every criterion, as we value learning potential. We support diversity, inclusion, and adjustments for candidates with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions. Scottish residency is required within three months of joining.

For inquiries, contact: [e-mail]

Our Commitment

Joining Scottish Water means contributing to vital services across Scotland. We promote inclusion, diversity, and career development, aiming to attract and retain talented individuals passionate about customer service and community impact.