Project Manager

Orion Group is working with a successful and well established Civil Engineering Contractor to source a Civils Project Manager to join there team based in Northern Scotland,

As the Civils Project Manager you will be overseeing the construction of civil engineering projects across renewable energy, highways, and marine sectors

From project planning, execution, and delivery, you will be responsible for every stage, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

So, what are we looking for?

You will be skilled in the delivery of civil engineering projects, preferably in renewable energy infrastructure, highways, or marine construction, exceeding £10m in value. This will mean you also have a commercial mind-set with a good understanding of commercial contracts (NEC3/4).
To succeed, you’ll need excellent communication and analytical skills alongside:

• HND or Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience in civil engineering projects, particularly in renewable energy, highways, or marine construction.
• Demonstrable Project Management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting and resource management
• Be able to implement quality management processes and procedures to ensure that the project is delivered to the required quality, standard and specification
• The ability to conduct regular inspections, audits and quality checks to ensure compliance with company procedures and project requirements

You’ll also need to be able to work at pace as the business moves quickly, and they need to keep up with the demand. 

So, Flexibility, agility, and resilience are key attributes for this role.

Additional skills and experience that would be beneficial

• Familiarity with heavy civil construction techniques
• Knowledge of MCHW or National Grid specifications
• An understanding of the Scottish civil engineering sector
• Previous experience working in remote or island locations

Please note: Due to the nature of the location, a valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel to remote sites is required. All applicants must have valid right to work in the UK as sponsorship isnt provided.

What’s in it for you?
If working for one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, within a diverse portfolio wasn’t enough, we will also offer an excellent benefits and reward package to include:

• Company vehicle
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Pension plan with employer contributions
• Ongoing professional development support

If you're ready for a challenge and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.