Project Manager

Overview

In this role you lead end-to-end project management commissions for Edinburgh-based, infrastructure-focused projects. You act as the primary client interface to ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality targets. You will work with cross-functional teams to establish governance, plans, budgets, and risk controls, handling stakeholders and reporting on progress. This is an opportunity to shape delivery on prestigious programs and contribute to a growth-oriented team that values collaboration and client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance at project inception and select viable delivery approaches
• Define project requirements and success criteria (time, cost, technical, performance)
• Set up and maintain project governance, processes, and systems
• Create and maintain master project plan and activity schedules
• Develop resource plans and manage procurement
• Lead cross-functional project teams and monitor performance using KPIs
• Manage change control and budget forecasts against actuals
• Facilitate project communications with client and stakeholders
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Prepare progress reports and interface with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Advise on Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risks
• Plan and manage quality, safety, health and environment activities

Key requirements

• NEC (3/4) accreditation (preferred)
• Chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etc (preferred)
• Degree qualified in a construction-related subject (preferred)
• Experience in managing projects in infrastructure sectors (rail/aviation, highways, utilities, defence)
• Experience in budgeting, scheduling, and procurement
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Leadership of cross-functional teams
• Strong stakeholder management
• Client-facing communication
• Project governance and controls
• Budgeting and cost control
• Schedule development and master plans

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