Project Manager - Energy Infrastructure; Scotland

Location/s: Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness; UK

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The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of large, complex and critical energy infrastructure projects in Scotland sites. The successful candidate will work closely with the wider project management team and provide strong leadership across commercial, contractual and delivery activities.

• Lead and coordinate project delivery activities to achieve agreed safety, quality, programme and cost objectives
• Manage client, contractor and multidisciplinary team interfaces, maintaining clear and effective communication
• Administer NEC3 contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, instructions and contractual communications
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, commercial performance, programme, risks, changes and delivery milestones
• Prepare clear project reports and provide timely updates to senior stakeholders
• Promote a collaborative team culture and support effective decision-making and issue resolution
• Ensure appropriate governance, assurance and project controls are maintained throughout the project lifecycle

Essential:

• Extensive experience in project management experience within energy, utilities, construction or major infrastructure
• Strong commercial capability and demonstrable experience managing project cost, change and contractual risk
• Substantial working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC3
• Proven experience working directly with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills
• A collaborative approach and commitment to building a strong team ethos
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, high-profile and safety-critical project environment

Desirable:

• Experience delivering transmission, distribution, renewable energy or other critical national infrastructure projects
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
• A recognised project management qualification or professional membership, such as APM or equivalent
• NEC3 Project Manager accreditation

The role will be based in Scotland and is expected to involve close collaboration with the client, contractors and the wider project management team. Regular travel to project and client locations may be required.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from…