Project Manager; Scotland

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

Location:

Based out of Glasgow or Edinburgh

Project Coverage:
Central Belt of Scotland (including surrounding areas)

Package:
Competitive salary + car allowance + strong progression opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver energy and utilities projects across multiple sites in Scotland. The business has significant secured work and a strong, growing long-term pipeline, offering excellent stability, long-term project exposure, and clear career progression.

Based out of Glasgow or Edinburgh, you will manage multiple concurrent projects within a travelable area across the Central Belt, delivering complex electrical and utility infrastructure works while working closely with DNOs, ICPs, and key stakeholders.

End-to-end project management of various projects, from initiation through to completion

Management of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) works

Oversight of electrical and utilities works, with civils delivered by specialist teams

• Underground cabling
• 132kV substation works
• Battery storage installations
• M&E packages

Development and management of project plans, programmes, budgets, resources, and risk registers

Full financial control including cost tracking, forecasting, variations, and invoicing

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to maximise efficiency and performance

Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Monitoring project performance against KPIs and implementing corrective actions where required

Proven experience as a Project Manager within utilities, energy, or infrastructure environments

Strong background in electrical works, cabling, substations, BESS, and utility installations

Previous experience working with DNOs, either directly or as an ICP

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously

Strong commercial and financial management capability

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office

Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2 desirable)

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (desirable)

Full UK driving licence

• We care about safety
• We lead with integrity
• We strive to be better every day
• We make a positive impact
• We deliver to grow
• We are one company, united

Our ambition is to be the UK’s leading energy transition and utilities contractor. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and developing our people to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy and utilities landscape.

Join us and be part of a business delivering critical energy infrastructure — where your expertise will make a real and lasting impact