Civils Project Manager

Orion Group is working with a successful and niche civils contractor to source a Civils Project Manager to join their team near Inverness.

As the Civil Engineering Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for the successful planning, delivery, and close-out of civil engineering projects across Scotland. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
• Monitor progress and performance against programme and cost targets

• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation including the CDM Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act, and Company HSEQ policies and procedures
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities
• Identify and manage risk
• Ensure environmental and sustainability requirements are met

• Ensure compliance with Company Quality procedures
• Ensure compliance with Client objectives and project specifications

• Identify and manage change
• Identify and manage risk
• Support the Commercial Team with the following
• Managing contracts (commonly NEC, JCT, or bespoke public-sector contracts)
• Controlling project costs, cash flow, and forecasting
• Managing variations, change control, and risk registers
• Valuations, final accounts, and dispute avoidance

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and statutory bodies
• Liaise with local authorities, Transport Scotland, utilities, and landowners where required
• Chair and attend progress, technical, and commercial meetings

• Lead and support construction managers, engineers, and project teams
• Ensure clear communication of project objectives and expectations
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to skills development

• Prepare regular progress, cost, and risk reports, in conjunction with the Commercial Team for senior management and clients
• Ensure accurate project documentation and records are maintained
• Support audits and governance requirement

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on civil engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods
• Good understanding of UK construction legislation and H&S requirements
• Experience managing programmes, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read, understand and follow Contracts
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to travel throughout Scotland which will require working away from home for short spells
• SMSTS

• Experience delivering projects in Scotland or for public-sector clients
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience in stakeholder-heavy environments (local authorities, utilities, Transport Scotland)

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance - 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Bike2work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.
• Hybrid role spent between site and main office near Inverness dependant on workload. Monday - Friday. 40 contractual hours per week. Travel across Scotland may be required.

*** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RELEVANT RIGHT TO WORK VISA FOR THE UK AS SPONSORSHIP IS NOT PROVIDED***

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