Senior Project Manager

Futurebuild Recruitment; Kyle of Lochalsh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Futurebuild Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a major civil engineering and infrastructure delivery on a large-scale power project in Skye, Scotland. You will oversee civil works, access roads, and coordination with overhead line/underground cabling teams.

The role requires 10+ years in civil engineering, strong leadership, and a manager-level CSCS card, with responsibility for programmes, risk management and client liaison.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in civil engineering and infrastructure.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure or linear projects.
• Relevant ONC/HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of RAMS, ITPs and project programmes.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Valid Manager-level CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient delivery of civil engineering and access road works.
• Manage project programmes, RAMS, ITPs and project controls.
• Coordinate design, procurement, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Lead and mentor project and construction teams.
• Monitor progress, productivity, costs and resources against targets.
• Identify and manage project risks, delays and potential changes.
• Ensure works meet quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular progress reports.
• Work closely with the client, designers, subcontractors and wider project team.
• Support commercial and contractual management, including change and risk control.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

RAMS & ITPs

Subcontractor management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Location: Skye, Scotland

Position: Senior Project Manager

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure works on a large-scale power infrastructure project.

The role will involve managing civil works, access roads and associated infrastructure, while coordinating closely with teams delivering overhead line and underground cabling works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient delivery of civil engineering and access road works.
• Manage project programmes, construction methodologies, RAMS, ITPs and project controls.
• Coordinate design, procurement, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Lead and mentor project and construction teams.
• Monitor progress, productivity, costs and resources against agreed targets.
• Identify and manage project risks, delays and potential changes.
• Ensure works meet required quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular progress reports.
• Work closely with the client, designers, subcontractors and wider project team.
• Support commercial and contractual management, including change and risk control.

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in civil engineering and infrastructure.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure or linear projects.
• Relevant ONC, HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of construction delivery, RAMS, ITPs and project programmes.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Valid Manager-level CSCS card.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional membership would be advantageous but is not essential