Senior Project Manager | Stepps, North Lanarkshire (Hybrid) | Full Time – 35 hours per week, with core hours of 10 am–12 pm and 2 pm–4 pm, and flexibility outside these times | Starting salary: ST4PT1
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
What will your role look like?
As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex environmental water improvement projects, with a particular focus on the Water Environment Fund (WEF) portfolio. You will help create sustainable, greener places that deliver long-lasting environmental and social benefits across Scotland.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading client-side management of WEF and other environmental projects from feasibility to delivery
Overseeing procurement and contract management (NEC4, PCS compliance)
Managing project risks, quality, budgets, and schedules throughout the lifecycle
Coordinating design and technical inputs from consultants, contractors, and partners
Providing accurate progress, financial, and risk reporting
Building strong relationships with SEPA, local authorities, funders, communities, and stakeholders
Supporting Project Managers and Officers in project delivery
Championing best practice and continuous improvement
Ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and environmental standards
Promoting a culture of safety, completing and overseeing risk assessments for site-based work
Sharing project outcomes, learnings, and insights via reports and presentations
Are you the right person for the job?
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have:
5+ years' experience in project management (environmental, civil engineering, capital projects, or similar)
Knowledge of Scottish regulations, environmental policy, and compliance requirements
Experience with public sector procurement & tendering, particularly NEC4 and Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)
Proven experience managing budgets, reporting, financial oversight, and risk management
Strong stakeholder management experience (e.g., SEPA, local authorities, landowners, funders)
Excellent communication, negotiation and reporting skills
Clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (site visits required)
Competent IT skills, with a willingness to learn SharePoint
Experience working with contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to work proactively, stay organised, and keep multiple projects on track
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience / Background
Civil engineering or environmental project delivery background
Experience working with government agencies, councils or national programmes
QGIS experience (beneficial)
Experience with Sage (beneficial)
What's in it for you?
Join our client, one of Scotland's leading organisations in environmental regeneration and large-scale sustainability programmes. This is an opportunity to contribute to major green infrastructure and environmental improvement programmes across the region.
You'll be part of an experienced, passionate team working at the forefront of climate adaptation, biodiversity enhancement and sustainable placemaking.
Work–Life Balance
Hybrid working (2 days in office after induction)
25–30 days annual leave + 9 bank holidays
Family-friendly policies
Long service awards
Health & Wellbeing
Private healthcare, annual health check & discounted gym membership
Enhanced sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Menopause & period-friendly employer
Financial Benefits
Contributory pension (8.25% employer / 4% employee)
Income protection & 4x life insurance
Interest-free staff loans, savings club and Living Wage commitment
Professional Development
Professional membership subscription
Skills development & training opportunities
Community & Social
Social events & activities
7 hours paid volunteering leave
Opportunities to get involved in green/sustainability initiatives
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