An established specialist contractor delivering complex structural repair, strengthening, and waterproofing solutions across the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team in Scotland.
Operating across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, including bridges and structures, this role offers the opportunity to lead technically challenging works from inception through to completion.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the safe delivery, technical quality, and commercial performance of projects. Acting as the key lead, you will ensure cost, programme, and HSE objectives are consistently achieved across all project phases.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead tender handover and pre-start activities, confirming scope, risks, constraints, prelims, and programme intent
* Oversee site mobilisation, including welfare, logistics, and traffic management arrangements
* Implement project controls, reporting processes, and document management systems in line with company procedures
* Manage short-term planning (2–6 weeks), interfaces, and programme recovery where required
* Chair internal and client progress meetings, ensuring accurate reporting and updates
* Monitor financial performance, controlling labour, plant, and materials against forecast
* Maintain and manage risk and opportunity registers, ensuring mitigation actions are tracked
* Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and ITPs, driving right-first-time delivery
* Coordinate with technical and design teams to resolve engineering challenges and ensure compliance
About You
* Proven experience in a Project Manager role within civil engineering or infrastructure
* Strong commercial awareness with experience in cost control and project financial management
* Solid understanding of programme planning and coordination
* Confident leader with the ability to drive teams and deliver results
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and capable of working on own initiative
* Civil Engineering background (degree or equivalent preferred)
* Experience with temporary works
* Familiar with RAMS and permit systems
* SMSTS qualified
The Opportunity
* Work on technically complex infrastructure and structural projects
* Join a growing and well-established specialist contractor
* Strong pipeline of work across Scotland’s Central Belt
* Opportunity for long-term progression within a supportive team
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year