PROJECT MANAGER

Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in civil engineering and water infrastructure?

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join a growing civil engineering business delivering a range of technically challenging water, wastewater and infrastructure projects across Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with experience in water or civil engineering who wants to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and develop their career within an established contractor.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering and water projects from mobilisation through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing water, wastewater and civil engineering projects from inception to completion
Taking responsibility for programme, budget, quality and overall project delivery
Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes
Managing site teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors
Coordinating labour, plant, materials and resources
Managing client and stakeholder relationships
Working closely with commercial teams to monitor project costs
Managing variations, change and project risks
Monitoring progress against programme and reporting to senior management
Ensuring projects are delivered safely and to specification
Attending client and progress meetings
Managing project documentation and reporting
Ensuring compliance with CDM, health & safety and environmental requirements
Supporting the successful handover and completion of projects

About You

The ideal Project Manager will have:

Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects
Experience within water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure
Experience managing projects from start to finish
Strong programme and project-management skills
Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
Good commercial awareness
Strong client and stakeholder-management skills
Excellent understanding of health & safety
A relevant civil engineering/construction qualification

Experience working on Scottish Water frameworks or similar water infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and package
Permanent position
Long-term career opportunity
Strong pipeline of civil and water projects
Opportunity to work on technically challenging infrastructure schemes
Career development and progression
Professional and supportive environment

If you're a Project Manager looking for your next opportunity within the Scottish civils and water sector, we'd like to hear from you.

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