Senior Project Manager

Orion Group; Portree; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group is recruiting a Senior Project Manager with a civil engineering background to lead a flagship Power & Transmission project on the Isle of Skye. You will oversee delivery from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring safety, timeliness and budget compliance.

Successful candidates will have proven PM experience on civil projects, a Civil Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or degree), and strong leadership and communication skills. UK driving licence and SMSTS are desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager on civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods.
• Good understanding of UK construction legislation and H&S requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor progress and performance against programme and cost targets.
• Identify and manage change, risk and contractual variations.
• Chair and attend progress, technical, and commercial meetings.
• Prepare regular progress, cost, and risk reports for senior management and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Contract reading

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Orion Group are working with a key client to source an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in civil engineering to lead the delivery of a flagship Power & Transmission project on the Isle of Skye.

What's the role?

The Civil Engineering Project Manager / Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, delivery, and close-out of civil engineering works on a large multi-million pound Power & Transmission project on the Isle of Skye. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Management

• Manage civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
• Monitor progress and performance against programme and cost targets

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation including the CDM Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act, and Company HSEQ policies and procedures
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities
• Identify and manage risk
• Ensure environmental and sustainability requirements are met

Quality

• Ensure compliance with Company Quality procedures
• Ensure compliance with Client objectives and project specifications

Commercial & Contract Management

• Identify and manage change
• Identify and manage risk
• Support the Commercial Team with the following
• Managing contracts (commonly NEC, JCT, or bespoke public-sector contracts)
• Controlling project costs, cash flow, and forecasting
• Managing variations, change control, and risk registers
• Valuations, final accounts, and dispute avoidance

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and statutory bodies
• Liaise with local authorities, Transport Scotland, utilities, SSE and landowners where required
• Chair and attend progress, technical, and commercial meetings

Team Leadership

• Lead and support construction managers, engineers, and project teams
• Ensure clear communication of project objectives and expectations
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to skills development

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare regular progress, cost, and risk reports, in conjunction with the Commercial Team for senior management and clients
• Ensure accurate project documentation and records are maintained
• Support audits and governance requirement

What we're looking for:

Essential

• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager on civil engineering projects
• HNC, HND or Degree Qualification in Civil Engineering
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods
• Good understanding of UK construction legislation and H&S requirements
• Experience managing programmes, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read, understand and follow Contracts
• Full UK driving licence
• SMSTS

Desirable

• Experience delivering projects in Scotland or for public-sector clients
• Experience of delivering Civil Engineering projects in the Power & Transmission sector
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience in stakeholder-heavy environments (local authorities, utilities, Transport Scotland)

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