Project Manager

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PROJECT MANAGER

Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in civil engineering and water infrastructure?

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join a growing civil engineering business delivering a range of technically challenging water, wastewater and infrastructure projects across Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with experience in water or civil engineering who wants to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and develop their career within an established contractor.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering and water projects from mobilisation through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing water, wastewater and civil engineering projects from inception to completion

Taking responsibility for programme, budget, quality and overall project delivery

Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes

Managing site teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors

Coordinating labour, plant, materials and resources

Managing client and stakeholder relationships

Working closely with commercial teams to monitor project costs

Managing variations, change and project risks

Monitoring progress against programme and reporting to senior management

Ensuring projects are delivered safely and to specification

Attending client and progress meetings

Managing project documentation and reporting

Ensuring compliance with CDM, health & safety and environmental requirements

Supporting the successful handover and completion of projects

About You

The ideal Project Manager will have:

Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects

Experience within water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure

Experience managing projects from start to finish

Strong programme and project-management skills

Experience managing subcontractors and site teams

Good commercial awareness

Strong client and stakeholder-management skills

Excellent understanding of health & safety

A relevant civil engineering/construction qualification

Experience working on Scottish Water frameworks or similar water infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and package

Permanent position

Long-term career opportunity

Strong pipeline of civil and water projects

Opportunity to work on technically challenging infrastructure schemes

Career development and progression

Professional and supportive environment

If you're a Project Manager looking for your next opportunity within the Scottish civils and water sector, we'd like to hear from you

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