Senior Project Manager

Fusion People Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national ground investigation contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Glasgow to oversee multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, experience in project management, and strong team coordination skills. This permanent role offers a salary starting from £35,000 plus benefits, including flexible working after probation, annual leave increases, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Option to buy back holidays

6% pension scheme

Wellbeing days (3 per year)

Equipment provided (phone and laptop)

Fuel card

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in project management of geotechnical or geo-environmental investigations.
• Experience in supervising drilling operations, logging samples, and in-situ testing.
• Working towards chartership and holding a PTS / SMSTS / CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple ground investigation projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate site teams and plan logistics.
• Prepare tender documents and reports, and communicate with clients.

Skills

Project management

Geotechnical investigation

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient with MS Office

Education

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Ground Investigation Contractor

Permanent Role

Salary from 35,000 + benefits (depending on experience) - negotiable

Glasgow - Hybrid Arrangement (2 days from home)

A Senior Project Manager is required to join a national ground investigation contractor working on a permanent basis in Glasgow. You will be responsible for managing and delivering multiple ground investigation projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include coordinating site teams and planning logistics, while ensuring compliance from a commercial, technical and HSEQ perspective. You will also contribute to tender document preparation, report writing, and client communication.

The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field such as Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering etc, along with having several years of relevant work experience in project managing and conducting geotechnical or geo-environmental site investigation, with experience in supervising drilling operations, logging samples (such as boreholes or trial pits) and in-situ testing. You must also be confident managing multiple teams and projects at one time, have strong organisational and communication skills, be proficient with MS Office, and hold a full UK driving license. The ideal candidate will be working towards chartership and carry a PTS / SMSTS / CSCS card.

The client is a large, national and firmly established site investigation contractor. Benefits of working for this company include flexible working arrangements following completion of probation period, 24 days annual leave to be increased by 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 29 days + 8 bank holidays, the option to buy back holidays, as well as 6% pension, equipment provided (phone and laptop), fuel card and 3 wellbeing days per year.

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