Senior Project Manager – Water & MEICA

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice options

Remote and hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave

Sick pay

Employee discount

Job summary

WGM Engineering Ltd, part of RSK Group, is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Glasgow on a full-time, hybrid basis with site travel. You will own MEICA projects from design to handover, leading engineering, commercial and site teams to deliver safely, on time and within budget.

Relocation to Stepps by March 2027 is planned, with long-term growth across the UK and a strong focus on client relationships and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineering or construction projects with budgets, programmes, safety and quality.
• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background.
• Relevant engineering qualification (HND/degree).
• Experience leading and developing others.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Own project delivery: Lead allocated projects from design and pre-construction through construction, commissioning and handover, meeting agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Lead safety and wellbeing: Set clear expectations for health, safety, wellbeing and environmental performance, working with construction and site teams to maintain effective controls and address concerns.
• Manage commercial performance: Take responsibility for project budgets, cost control and forecasting. Work with commercial colleagues to manage contractual requirements, capture changes and ensure timely notices and accurate records.
• Plan and coordinate resources: Develop realistic programmes with planning and construction colleagues, aligning people, materials, equipment and subcontractors with project milestones.
• Bring teams together: Coordinate design, procurement, commercial, construction and commissioning activities, resolving interfaces and ensuring teams have the information needed to deliver.
• Build client confidence: Lead project meetings, maintain effective relationships with clients and delivery partners, and resolve issues through clear communication and timely decisions.
• Control risk and performance: Manage project risks, implement mitigation and recovery plans, and provide clear progress reports and monthly project reviews.
• Develop people and improve delivery: Lead and support your team, review performance, identify development needs and share lessons that improve future projects.
• Plan for completion: Establish commissioning, testing, handover and acceptance requirements early, ensuring documentation and outstanding actions are managed through to close-out.
• Coordinate temporary works: Undertake Temporary Works Coordinator responsibilities where formally appointed, following appropriate training and confirmation of competence, in line with WGM procedures.

Skills

Engineering project delivery (water/ME

Mechanical/Electrical background

People leadership / line management

Commercial awareness & cost control

Project controls & risk management

Client-facing communication

MS Office & PM tools

Planning & programme development

Education

HND/degree in engineering or construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

The Vacancy

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Projects team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. This role will be based in Glasgow with hybrid working with travel to project sites as required. We will be relocating to Stepps by March 2027.

You’ll take ownership of the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of multiple water and MEICA projects, covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation works.

You’ll lead projects from design and pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover, bringing together engineering, commercial, procurement and site teams. With responsibility for project budgets, programmes and team performance, you’ll ensure delivery meets our commitments to clients.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Project Manager, or an established Project Manager with strong technical, commercial and people leadership experience who is ready for greater responsibility.

WGM Engineering is experiencing significant growth across the UK, with secured long-term frameworks extending beyond 2035. This provides a strong foundation for sustained delivery, investment in our people and long-term career development. As part of RSK Group, we combine the scale and support of a wider group with the practical, hands-on approach of a specialist engineering delivery business.

Why join WGM?

You’ll have ownership of your projects throughout the delivery lifecycle, with the opportunity to influence technical solutions, coordinate resources and build lasting client relationships.

Our in-house capabilities span Technical & Design, off-site engineering and project delivery, giving you access to specialists who can help resolve challenges and improve how projects are delivered.

As our Projects business grows, you’ll build your leadership experience across varied water and industrial infrastructure projects, develop others and contribute ideas that strengthen delivery across the team.

What You’ll Do:

• Own project delivery: Lead allocated projects from design and pre-construction through construction, commissioning and handover, meeting agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Lead safety and wellbeing: Set clear expectations for health, safety, wellbeing and environmental performance, working with construction and site teams to maintain effective controls and address concerns.
• Manage commercial performance: Take responsibility for project budgets, cost control and forecasting. Work with commercial colleagues to manage contractual requirements, capture changes and ensure timely notices and accurate records.
• Plan and coordinate resources: Develop realistic programmes with planning and construction colleagues, aligning people, materials, equipment and subcontractors with project milestones.
• Bring teams together: Coordinate design, procurement, commercial, construction and commissioning activities, resolving interfaces and ensuring teams have the information needed to deliver.
• Build client confidence: Lead project meetings, maintain effective relationships with clients and delivery partners, and resolve issues through clear communication and timely decisions.
• Control risk and performance: Manage project risks, implement mitigation and recovery plans, and provide clear progress reports and monthly project reviews.
• Develop people and improve delivery: Lead and support your team, review performance, identify development needs and share lessons that improve future projects.
• Plan for completion: Establish commissioning, testing, handover and acceptance requirements early, ensuring documentation and outstanding actions are managed through to close-out.
• Coordinate temporary works: Undertake Temporary Works Coordinator responsibilities where formally appointed, following appropriate training and confirmation of competence, in line with WGM procedures.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience delivering engineering or construction projects, with responsibility for budgets, programmes, safety and quality.
• A mechanical and/or electrical engineering background, with an understanding of multidisciplinary construction and MEICA delivery.
• A relevant HND, degree or equivalent construction or engineering qualification.
• Previous line management experience, with the ability to lead, support and develop others.
• Strong commercial awareness, including project forecasting, cost control and managing changes to scope.
• Practical knowledge of construction methods, resource planning, risk management and project controls.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and the confidence to challenge constructively, resolve problems and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Experience in water or wastewater delivery, knowledge of NEC contracts, a relevant CSCS card, and Temporary Works Coordinator training or experience would be advantageous.

Salary And Benefits

We are offering a salary of from £68k with a £5k car allowance. The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience demonstrated for this role. Full salary banding available on request.

• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
• Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
• Remote and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
• Employee discount programme

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-oriented business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy remains the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?