Project Manager - Earthworks & Heavy Civils
Location: Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
Sector: Heavy Civils / Energy Infrastructure
Employment: Permanent or Contract
Project: Major Infrastructure Scheme
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a major infrastructure project in the Peterhead area.
The client is flexible and will consider candidates looking for either a permanent position or a long-term contract opportunity.
This is a substantial heavy civil engineering package forming part of a major energy infrastructure programme, with significant construction activity and a strong pipeline of work in the region.
The role will suit someone with a strong background in earthworks, heavy civils and major infrastructure who can take responsibility for the delivery of significant construction packages.
The Works
The project involves a range of heavy civil engineering activities, including:
Major earthworks
Bulk excavation and cut & fill
Groundworks
Site preparation and enabling works
Access roads and haul roads
Drainage
Site compounds and associated infrastructure
Utilities and service installations
Reinforced concrete and structural civilsKey Responsibilities
As Site Agent / Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe, efficient and successful delivery of your section of works.
Duties will include:
Managing major earthworks and heavy civils packages
Coordinating site engineers, supervisors, foremen and subcontractors
Planning labour, plant, materials and site resources
Managing bulk excavation, cut & fill and groundworks operations
Overseeing access roads, drainage and associated infrastructure
Producing and reviewing RAMS and construction documentation
Monitoring progress against the construction programme
Identifying and resolving potential programme or delivery issues
Managing subcontractor performance
Ensuring works are delivered to drawings and specifications
Maintaining high health, safety, environmental and quality standards
Managing quality assurance and project documentation
Attending progress and coordination meetings
Liaising with clients, designers and other project stakeholders
Supporting commercial teams with variations and change
Driving packages through to completion and handoverExperience Required
We are looking for candidates with proven experience delivering heavy civil engineering and earthworks projects.
Relevant experience could include:
Major earthworks
Bulk excavation
Groundworks
Roads and infrastructure
Drainage
Energy and power infrastructure
Substations
Utilities
Wind farm infrastructure
Highways
Major enabling works
Reinforced concrete worksCandidates should have previous experience operating at Site Agent, Senior Site Agent, Construction Manager or Project Manager level for a civil engineering contractor.
Qualifications
A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is required.
Candidates should also ideally hold:
SMSTS
CSCS
First Aid
Temporary Works experience/qualification
Strong technical understanding of civil engineering construction
Good knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirementsThe Candidate
You will need to be technically strong, commercially aware and capable of taking ownership of a substantial construction package.
You should be comfortable managing engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, plant and site operations while maintaining programme, quality and safety standards.
Previous experience delivering large-scale earthworks or heavy civils packages for a recognised civil engineering contractor would be particularly advantageous.
What's on Offer?
Permanent or contract opportunities available
Long-term work
Major infrastructure project
Significant heavy civils and earthworks packages
Strong pipeline of work
Competitive permanent package or contract rate
Opportunity to work on a nationally significant energy infrastructure programme