Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Location: Scotland

As Project Manager, you will be fully accountable for the safe execution, technical quality and financial performance of assigned projects. Acting as the project lead, you will ensure that programme, cost and HSE targets are achieved from initial handover through to final completion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead tender handover and pre-start processes, reviewing scope, risks, constraints, preliminaries and programme strategy

Manage site mobilisation, including welfare facilities, logistics planning and traffic management arrangements

Implement project controls, reporting structures and document management systems in line with company procedures

Oversee short-term programming (2–6 week lookaheads), manage interfaces and hold points, and develop recovery strategies where required

Chair internal and client progress meetings, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submission of as-built documentation

Monitor costs against budget, control labour, plant and materials, and reconcile actual spend against forecast

Maintain and manage a live risk and opportunity register, ensuring mitigation measures are tracked and delivered

Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), promoting right-first-time delivery and reducing defects

Liaise with technical and design teams to resolve engineering queries and maintain design compliance

Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience in a Project Management role within civil engineering or specialist infrastructure works

* Strong commercial awareness, with sound knowledge of cost control, budgeting and value management

* Good understanding of programme planning and coordination of complex works

* Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage site teams

* Proactive and confident, with strong problem-solving capability

* Background in Civil Engineering

* Technical understanding of Temporary Works

* Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS and permit systems

* SMSTS certification

* Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Candidates who do not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply if they believe they have the relevant transferable skills and experience.

Package & Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, which may include:

* Competitive annual leave allowance

* Option to purchase additional annual leave

* Private medical cover

* Pension scheme

* Life assurance

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Retail and lifestyle discounts

* Structured training and professional development opportunities

* Enhanced family-friendly policies

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Mental, physical and financial wellbeing support

* 24/7 virtual GP service