Project Manager, Site Manager, Civil Engineering
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Construction
Site Manager, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing, Quantity Surveyor -
Engineering
Site Manager, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing, Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 basic (Depending on level of Experience) + Car or Car Allowance + Bonus + Package
Location: Inverness, covering projects across the North of Scotland
Working Pattern: Site-based
Job Type: Permanent;
Start Date:
Jan 2027
The Resolute Group is working with a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of major Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects across the North of Scotland.
Previous power sector experience is not essential. The client welcomes Project Managers from heavy civil engineering backgrounds, including rail, highways, water, utilities and major infrastructure projects
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The key requirement is proven experience managing large-scale heavy civil engineering projects through the full project lifecycle, from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and pre-construction through site establishment, construction and final handover.
This is a site-based role requiring strong operational leadership, commercial awareness and experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams.
As Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:- Manage major infrastructure projects from ECI and pre-construction through to completion and handover.
- Lead project mobilisation, site establishment, construction planning and delivery.
- Manage site teams, engineers, subcontractors and specialist supply chain partners.
- Oversee construction programmes, budgets, resources and project performance.
- Coordinate design, engineering, commercial and construction activities.
- Manage project risks, NEC contractual obligations and client relationships.
- Ensure projects meet health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
- Report progress and performance to senior management and project stakeholders.
- Proven Project Manager experience within heavy civil engineering or major infrastructure construction.
- Background in rail, highways, water, utilities, power or similar heavy civil sectors.
- Essential:
Full project lifecycle delivery experience, from ECI and site setup through construction to final handover. - Experience managing large construction projects, multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, programming, budgets and NEC contracts.
- Experience working for a Tier 1 or major civil engineering contractor.
- Relevant engineering or construction qualification, with SMSTS and CSCS certification.
- Power T&D experience is advantageous but not essential.
This is a site-based role
, requiring travel across the North of Scotland. Hybrid working is not available.
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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