Civils Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a major civil engineering project within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional with a strong civil engineering background and proven experience managing projects from mobilisation through to completion.

The successful candidate will be commercially astute, highly organised, and capable of leading multidisciplinary teams while maintaining exceptional standards of safety, quality, and operational performance. You will take full responsibility for project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of large-scale civil engineering projects within the Power T&D sector.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project programmes, budgets, and resource plans.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Drive project performance through effective planning, risk management, and problem-solving.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and company procedures.
• Oversee project documentation, reporting, contractual correspondence, and client communications.
• Manage project costs, forecasts, change control, and commercial performance to maximise project profitability.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure the highest standards of workmanship, quality assurance, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering large-scale civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering works, including groundworks, infrastructure, utilities, reinforced concrete, and heavy civils activities.
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, forecasting, valuations, variations, subcontractor accounts, and contract administration.
• Demonstrable ability to successfully deliver projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within a fast-paced project environment.
• SMSTS and CSCS certification as a minimum.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile infrastructure project in the Highlands & Islands.
• Long-term project pipeline within a growing and essential sector.
• Competitive salary or contract rate, dependent on experience.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…