Job Description
Orion Group is working with a successful and niche civils contractor to source a Civils Project Manager to join there team near Inverness.
As the Civil Engineering Project Manager i you'll be responsible for the successful planning, delivery, and close-out of civil engineering projects across Scotland. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Delivery & Management
- Manage civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion - Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans - Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities - Monitor progress and performance against programme and cost targets
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
- Ensure compliance with statutory legislation including the CDM Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act, and Company HSEQ policies and procedures - Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities - Identify and manage risk - Ensure environmental and sustainability requirements are met
Quality
- Ensure compliance with Company Quality procedures - Ensure compliance with Client objectives and project specifications
Commercial & Contract Management
- Identify and manage change - Identify and manage risk - Support the Commercial Team with the following - Managing contracts (commonlyNEC, JCT, or bespoke public-sector contracts) - Controlling project costs, cash flow, and forecasting - Managing variations, change control, and risk registers - Valuations, final accounts, and dispute avoidance
Stakeholder & Client Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and statutory bodies - Liaise with local authorities, Transport Scotland, utilities, and landowners where required - Chair and attend progress, technical, and commercial meetings
Team Leadership
- Lead and support construction managers, engineers, and project teams - Ensure clear communication of project objectives and expectations - Mentor junior staff and contribute to skills development
Reporting & Governance
- Prepare regular progress, cost, and risk reports, in conjunction with the Commercial Team for senior management and clients - Ensure accurate project documentation and records are maintained - Support audits and governance requirement
Whatwerelookingfor:
Essential
- Proven experience as a Project Manager on civil engineering projects - Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods - Good understanding of UK construction legislation and H&S requirements - Experience managing programmes, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams - Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills - Ability to read, understand and follow Contracts - Full UK driving licence - Ability to travel throughout Scotland which will require working away from home for short spells - SMSTS
Desirable
- Experience delivering projects in Scotland or for public-sector clients - Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts - Experience in stakeholder-heavy environments (local authorities, utilities, Transport Scotland)
What\'sinit for you?
- Competitive salary - Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annumplus bank holidays(pro rata for part time roles) - Flexible and Hybrid working options(role dependant) - Life insurance 4 x annual salary - Enhanced CompanyPensionscheme - 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme - GP24 Service Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. - Family friendly policies includingEnhanced Maternity/Paternity - Bike2work scheme - Long Service Awards - Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offeringongoing professional development andtraining. - Hybrid role spent between site and main office near Inverness fdependant on workload.Monday - Friday. 40 contractual hours per week.Travel across Scotland may be required.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RELEVANT RIGHT TO WORK VISA FOR THE UK AS SPONSORSHIP IS NOT PROVIDED***
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