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 Peopleare our businessworldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.