Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Operations Management

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Location:

You'll be expected to spend at least 50% of your time at our depot in Kyle of Lochalsh or Skye

Salary: £45,452 - £54,311 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team within our Connections department. This role will involve the development, refinement and execution of new projects across our operational area. This role will involve projects in the Highlands and Islands area and will include a mixture of working from home and at our offices in Kyle of Lochalsh and Skye.

• Coordinate and prioritise essential project outcomes for multiple projects in the Skye & Kyle of Lochalsh area.
• Guarantee projects are completed within budget, on time, and meet quality standards.
• Assist both our clients and delivery teams to ensure projects run smoothly, along with attending site meetings.
• Enhance profitability and opportunities through outstanding customer service, identifying improvements for collaboration.
• Support delivery managers to implement Safety Management Systems, CDM regulations, best practices, and governance processes as required.

• Experience in creating project schedules, budgets, resource plans to deliver effective and affordable schemes.
• The ability to meet project deadlines, quality, and budget goals, with precise and timely progress and financial reports.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office software, with extensive experience of using Excel and Project.
• A familiarity with regulated industries, ideally electricity or utilities, however this is not mandatory.
• Proven experience working in project teams adhering to governance processes and knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and governance standards.

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work‑related travel.

The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role.

A valid driving licence is essential.

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

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We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.