Senior Environmental Project Manager

RSK Group Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects across various sectors. This role offers the chance to develop and diversify your skills while working on significant projects that have a positive impact on the environment and society. You'll be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative solutions and best practices. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work culture, this position promises a fulfilling career path. If you're passionate about sustainability and project management, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development courses

Supportive mentoring

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing complex projects to budget and quality expectations.
• Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor, and control projects in terms of scope.
• Manage delivery of technical outputs, cost control, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead and implement innovation and efficiencies into project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Consultancy

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Time Management

Education

Degree in Environment related field

Qualification in Project Management

Job description

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of a range of complex projects and programmes. Our current portfolio of delivery includes projects of varying scale and complexity across the Infrastructure, Natural Capital and Nature Based Solutions, Water, Energy and Commercial Sectors, both nationally and internationally. Therefore, there will be the opportunity for the candidate to develop and diversify skills and experience.

This role will enable the candidate to work as part of a team with huge ambition to continue sustained growth and deliver more for our existing clients, whilst developing innovative solutions and industry best practice for our clients. Our team have been recently successful in securing significant volumes of work across our portfolios and we are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery for a range of strategic projects.

The role will bring the opportunity to develop your skills both on the job and through external courses, supportive mentoring and training. With our range of projects and roles on offer, you can navigate the career path that suits you.

Our commitment to the development and wellbeing of our team is at the forefront of how we operate and with a wide range of flexible working options available and attractive benefits will ensure you fit straight in. We are keen to secure the best candidates and support a positive work-life balance.

About the Role

• Plan, execute, monitor and control projects in terms of scope.
• Lead teams of project management and controls colleagues alongside technical experts.
• Manage delivery of technical outputs, cost control, quality assurance, resource management and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage complex environmental consultancy projects from feasibility through to construction.
• Effectively manage project change, risks and identify opportunities to deliver more for our clients.
• Lead and implement innovation and efficiencies into project delivery.
• Ensure Health Safety & Wellbeing is at the heart of all projects and team activities.
• Coordinate and lead tender responses, developing the commercial and quality responses with new and existing clients.
• Work with our business development teams to shape our future projects and ensure smooth transition from project tender to delivery.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a range of leading technical specialists to bring world leading solutions to our clients.

Qualifications/Requirements

This role is suitable for an experienced professional. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• Degree in an Environment related field.
• Ideally a qualification in Project Management and/or Chartered Status with a relevant Institution.
• Passion to deliver sustainability to clients and projects.
• Demonstrable experience in managing and delivering complex projects and/or programmes to budget, programme and quality expectations.
• Ability to work under time pressure and balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent communicator with colleagues, clients and partners.
• Understanding of consultancy commercial models for both project delivery and tender development.
• Collaborative mindset to effectively build teams and draw the best outcomes from a range of stakeholders.
• Be driven to develop and improve technical skills and advance career.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?