Advert
Senior Harbours Project Manager
Council Offices / Harbour Authority Building, Scapa
35 hours per week
Permanent
£62,908 - £68,529
£34.47 - £37.55 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Head of Marine Services.
Your working pattern is 0900-1700 Monday to Friday, however flexibility will be required to meet service demands. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
Orkney Islands Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Harbours Project Manager to provide leadership across the delivery of harbour‑related capital, maintenance and infrastructure projects.
This is a senior Service Manager role within Marine Services, with responsibility for leading complex engineering and infrastructure programmes across Orkney’s harbour estate. The postholder will ensure projects are delivered to high technical standards, are commercially robust, represent Best Value and fully comply with statutory, regulatory and safety requirements.
As Service Manager you will work closely with the Head of Service, elected members, colleagues, regulators and industry partners, you will support the strategic development of Orkney’s harbour infrastructure, helping to maintain safe, resilient and sustainable marine operations that support island communities and the wider Orkney economy.
The purpose of the role is to lead, manage and develop high standards of service delivery, continuous improvement and a culture of high performance within harbour‑related project delivery. You will support the Head of Service in setting strategic direction and ensuring effective governance, financial stewardship and outcomes across a diverse and high‑value asset base.
This is an exciting opportunity to take forward major infrastructure programmes in a unique island setting.
We are looking for a motivated and forward‑thinking professional with significant experience in infrastructure or engineering‑related project management. You will have strong leadership and people management skills, coupled with sound commercial and financial judgement.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.
This post is classed as a politically restricted post under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information .
Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy .
Applications close at 23:59 on 7 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 8 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 22 June 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Douglas Manson, Harbour Master at douglas.manson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873636.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
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