Senior Project Manager

Green Action Trust; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental regeneration charity based in Scotland is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects focused on water improvement. This includes managing project feasibility and delivery while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will have experience in environmental or civil engineering and will be pivotal in building relationships with stakeholders. The role offers full-time hours and a commitment to the wellbeing of all team members, alongside competitive compensation.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive organizational culture

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex environmental improvement projects.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of environmental projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee procurement and contract management processes.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement management

Environmental or civil engineering knowledge

Job description

Salary: starting from £42,578
Hours: 35 per week (full-time)
Location: Stepps (Glasgow)/Hybrid
Application deadline: 16th Jan 2026 (12:00 pm)

Green Action Trust, Scotland’s leading environmental regeneration charity, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will lead the delivery of complex environmental improvement projects, focusing on GAT’s Water Environment Fund (WEF) portfolio. Your responsibilities will include managing project feasibility, delivery, and completion, ensuring that projects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.

You will oversee procurement and contract management, collaborate with consultants and contractors, and manage risk, project evaluations, and reporting. Building positive relationships with stakeholders such as SEPA, local authorities, funders, and community members will be key to your success. Additionally, you’ll provide guidance to Project and Development Officers, fostering an inclusive culture of best practices and continuous improvement.

This role is perfect for a confident, pragmatic project manager with experience in environmental or civil engineering and knowledge of public sector procurement. In return, you'll join a supportive organisation committed to sustainability, professional development, and the wellbeing and inclusion of all colleagues.

TO APPLY:

Please download our Senior Project Manager Recruitment Pack and follow the instructions on application process. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [e-mail]