Project Manager - Scotland

Integrated Utility Services; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee projects from design to delivery. This role involves coordinating with clients and subcontractors, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, particularly in HV/LV systems, and possess excellent communication and decision-making skills. Join a dynamic team that values professionalism and quality, and play a key role in delivering impactful projects that meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing HV & LV networks or Civils projects.
• Strong financial control and knowledge of contracts and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project planning, development, and delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Cost Management

Decision Making

Teamwork

Time Management

Customer Service

Understanding of HV/LV Systems

Commercial Acumen

Education

Prince 2 Certification

APM Certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

A Project Manager is required to take a project from the design stage through to delivery and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, lead and pro-actively manage the planning, development and delivery of projects to ensure all contracts are delivered safely, to program and budget to the satisfaction of clients.
• Full understanding of the scope of works, variations to change of scope or additional works, controlling change requests and technical queries.
• Establishment of safe systems of work in accordance with health and safety legislation including CDM where applicable.
• Direct liaison with the client, sub-contractors and third parties.
• Preparation and maintenance of the program and resource plan.
• Communication of project requirements to site delivery personnel including contractors and agents.
• Management of project team and co-ordination of project activities.
• Overall responsibility for project execution, ensuring that program/project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety expectations.
• Manage project costs, monitor finances and have strong commercial acumen.
• Planning, organising and time management
• Good communicator and able to interpret information
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Decision making
• Cost management
• Understanding and knowledge of HV/LV systems
• Project Management – Prince 2, APM, and/or equivalent role based experience
• Project Management experience on HV & LV networks or Civils essential along with strong financial control, knowledge of contracts and contract law
• Produce and monitor project programme and monitor in MS project or equivalent and knowledge of scheduling of work and resources
• Cost and revenue management
• Able to produce and operate as a Principal Contractor under CDM
• Driving licence
• Previous experience of working in a similar role

To apply for this role please email a CV and covering letter to [e-mail]

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