Project Manager

Project Manager - Glasgow

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of water and wastewater capital projects across Scotland as part of a major long-term infrastructure investment programme. You will be responsible for managing multiple projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Working closely with planning, commercial, construction, and design teams, you will drive programme performance, manage project risks, and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Deliver projects in line with agreed programme, budget, quality, and health & safety objectives.
- Develop and monitor project programmes in collaboration with planning teams.
- Manage project costs, forecasting, target costs, and change control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead the management of principal subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Ensure project governance processes are followed and project risks are effectively managed.
- Coordinate design, construction, commercial, and delivery teams to meet key project milestones.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Ensure adequate resources are available to support successful project delivery.
- Monitor project performance, identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead incident investigations where required alongside SHEQ teams.
- Ensure defects, technical issues, and project risks are identified and resolved promptly.

Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience managing water, wastewater, utilities, or civil engineering projects.
- Strong understanding of project planning, commercial management, and construction delivery.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
- Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
- Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
- Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable
- Experience delivering capital projects within the Scottish Water framework or similar regulated utility environments.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts and change management.
- Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.

Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to risk management.
- Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Collaborative team player capable of building strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
For more information on this role please contact Jack Burton on (phone number removed) or via email on (url removed)