Senior Infrastructure Project Leader

SCP; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension

Hybrid working

35-hour week

Scotland-based role

Job summary

SCP Infrastructure in Scotland is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead complex highway and infrastructure projects from brief to delivery. You will drive programme, budget, risk, and client relationships while shaping the team and improving delivery processes.

The role requires strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams, experience with NEC/JCT contracts, and a proactive approach to development and mentoring of colleagues. Hybrid working is offered with Scotland-based duties.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, highways, infrastructure or related discipline preferred.
• Professional accreditation such as APM PFQ/PMQ, ICE or CIHT would be advantageous.
• Strong practical experience also considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure projects from initiation to completion.
• Manage programmes, budgets, resources, risk and performance.
• Be the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary delivery and technical governance.
• Oversee commercial performance, including forecasting and invoicing.
• Work with NEC/JCT contracts and handle change events.
• Identify and resolve risks and delivery challenges.
• Prepare fee proposals and support bids.
• Ensure quality, SHEQ, and governance compliance.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to develop future PMs.

Skills

Project management

Lead multidisciplinary teams

Budgeting and forecasting

Client and stakeholder management

Contract change management

NEC/JCT contracts knowledge

MS Project / CMap

Communication and leadership

Mentoring others

Education

Civil engineering degree

APM PFQ/PMQ or ICE/CIHT

Tools

MS Project

CMap

Job description

SCP Infrastructure in Scotland is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead complex highway and infrastructure projects from brief to delivery. You will drive programme, budget, risk, and client relationships while shaping the team and improving delivery processes.

The role requires strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams, experience with NEC/JCT contracts, and a proactive approach to development and mentoring of colleagues. Hybrid working is offered with Scotland-based duties.