Civil Engineering Project Manager - Energy Projects
(BESS, Windfarms, Solar farms and Substations).
📍 Scotland, UK - Project Locations will very throughout Scotland. Candidates must be based in Scotland.
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a large fast-growing, forward-thinking UK contractor delivering high-profile, multi-million-pound energy infrastructure projects across Scotland.
This organisation is known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership, and commitment to employee development. You'll be joining a business where ambition is encouraged, achievements are recognised, and long-term career progression is genuinely supported.
This role is ideal for an established Project Manager or an experienced Site Agent ready to take the next step in their career.
The Role:
As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of delivering complex civil engineering and energy projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget, while exceeding client expectations.
You will have the autonomy to lead project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive performance across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the successful delivery of projects, ensuring objectives and client expectations are achieved or exceeded
Attend and manage tender handover processes, understanding scope, risks, opportunities, and contractual obligations
Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement and performance delivery
Plan, coordinate, and oversee subcontractor packages and pre-start activities
Develop and manage project risk and opportunity registers
Lead project planning, ensuring efficient use of resources including labour, materials, and equipment
Monitor programme performance and ensure alignment with sequencing, design, and procurement timelines
Work closely with commercial teams to track performance, costs, and forecasting
Drive team performance, supporting development and maximising potential
Manage subcontractor relationships effectively
Implement quality and defect avoidance strategies throughout the project lifecycle
Promote a strong health, safety, and quality culture across site teams
About You
Essential:
Proven experience in a Project Manager or similar role (Site Agent) within heavy civil engineering.
Relevant civil engineering qualification.
Strong leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.Desirable:
Experience delivering energy or infrastructure projects (BESS, Windfarms, Solar Farms, and T&D).
What's on Offer:
Opportunity to work on high-value, nationally significant energy projects.
Clear career progression within a rapidly growing contractor. This is an organically grown company who prefer to promote within.
Supportive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
Strong focus on employee engagement and development.If this is something you're interested in discussing in greater detail then give me a call or whatsapp me on (phone number removed). Everyone will get a response.
If this isn't for you, but you know of anyone from your time in the industry who may be interested, then feel free to pass them my details.
Kieran Quinn
First People Solutions
Equal Opportunities:
First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age