Job Title
Social Value Manager – Scotland
Location
Scotland (with regional travel)
Role Purpose
The Social Value Manager will lead the development, delivery and reporting of Social Value across Omexom’s Scottish projects. The role plays a critical part in supporting successful tenders, strengthening community relationships, meeting client and regulatory expectations, and enhancing Omexom’s positive impact across the communities in which it operates.
Working closely with project teams, clients, supply chain partners and local stakeholders, the postholder will champion Social Value from project inception through to completion, ensuring commitments are meaningful, measurable and aligned with Omexom’s values.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
1. Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Commercial and SHEQ teams to embed Social Value into project delivery and share best practice
2. Support bid and tender teams by developing robust, client-aligned Social Value responses that are deliverable, measurable and contribute to successful tender outcomes
3. Develop and implement project-specific Social Value Plans aligned with client requirements, regional priorities and Omexom’s Sustainability Strategy
4. Track, measure and report Social Value outputs and outcomes, maintaining accurate records in line with client, contractual and internal requirements
5. Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks (e.g. TOMs and client-specific systems) and support audit requirements
6. Identify and deliver opportunities for added value beyond contractual requirements
7. Represent Omexom in client forums and collaborate to align Social Value activity with client and local economic priorities
8. Promote best practice and externally showcase Social Value achievements
Community Engagement, Education & Legacy
9. Act as regional lead for stakeholder engagement across Scotland
10. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, education providers, employability organisations, community groups and charity partners
11. Deliver engagement activities including careers events, STEM initiatives, employability programmes and community outreach
12. Promote apprenticeships, placements and work experience opportunities in collaboration with HR and project teams
13. Manage regional charity partnerships and community investment activity, acting as key point of contact and coordinating delivery across projects
14. Ensure all initiatives deliver measurable community and environmental benefits aligned to project locations and client priorities
15. Identify and support long-term legacy opportunities that create sustained local impact
16. Contribute to case studies and internal communications to evidence Social Value and community impact
Skills & Experience
Essential
17. Proven experience in a Social Value, CSR or Community Engagement role, ideally within construction, utilities or infrastructure
18. Strong understanding of Social Value in the UK construction sector
19. Experience developing Social Value Plans
20. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
21. Ability to manage multiple projects across different locations
22. Strong reporting, data management and organisational skills
23. Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel regionally)
Desirable
24. Experience working on infrastructure, energy, utilities or civil engineering projects
25. Experience managing charity partnerships or community investment programmes
26. Experience of working with or within local authorities or relevant stake holders
Personal Attributes
27. Proactive and self‑motivated
28. Passionate about communities, education and positive social impact
29. Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
30. Pragmatic, solutions‑focused and organised
31. Strong ambassador for Omexom’s values and brand