Senior Project Manager
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Management
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Engineering
location: civic centre, windmill hill street, motherwell, ml1 1ab
salary: £56,329 - £61,498 per year
contract type: permanent
position type: full time
hours: 35 hours per week
work from home: hybrid
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are you looking for a career with an employer who offers a generous package of terms and conditions and promotes work-life balance and wellbeing amongst its employees? With a generous annual leave entitlement and access to a variety of flexible working options and initiatives, north lanarkshire council could be the place for you.
why join us? North lanarkshire is scotland's fourth largest authority by population and is perfectly situated in the heart of scotland's central belt with great transport links making this the perfect place to live, learn, work and invest.
an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our project delivery team. You will work with a variety of partners, customers, and clients on the delivery of a professional service that maximises resources and delivers positive outcomes.
you will be responsible for the development and delivery of key infrastructure and transportation projects, ensuring legislative compliance and the ongoing development of the service. You will be responsible for the delivery of substantial capital programmes of work in line with the plan for north lanarkshire. This includes the delivery of road improvement schemes, active travel infrastructure, and public transport infrastructure.
with an hnd or degree in civil engineering or relevant subject, you will have substantial knowledge and experience in a relevant field. You must have a proven track record of delivering projects and service priorities, including the ability to achieve project milestones and targets. You must have a proven experience of developing successful working relationships with contractors and professional service providers and helps nec contract management.
You will also have budgetary experience including preparation, monitoring and control arrangements.
you will be business and customer focused with a demonstrable record of, identifying opportunities, achieving outcomes, managing change, and exercising strong leadership skills. You will be self-motivated with a flexible and collaborative approach to work and have the ability to cope with multiple and changing demands whilst meeting tight deadlines. You will also have a sound understanding and knowledge of legislation and initiatives within the relevant disciplines.
with excellent organisational and it skills, you will be able to utilise various microsoft office packages, and be a clear written and verbal communicator, with the ability to analyse information and produce reports and with experience of presenting information in public forums
you will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within infrastructure and transportation, who currently operate a hybrid model of home-working and office-based work at locations within north lanarkshire.
you will be required to hold a full driving licence and travel throughout north lanarkshire to undertake the duties of this post.
work pattern:
35 hours per week - monday - thursday: 08:45 - 16:45 (including a 55 minute unpaid break)
friday: 08:45 - 16:15 (including a 50 minute unpaid break)
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