Project Manager

Russell McCaig
Russell McCaig,
Managing Director
Job type: Perm
Town/City: Penicuik
Location: Lothian & Borders
Salary/Rate: Up to £75 000 plus bonus, car / car allowance, pension and healthcare
Sector: Civil Engineering
Job ref: VR/2665

Deanston Cooper's client, a highly successful civil engineering & groundworks contractor with a large order book, have a current requirement for a Project Manager. The role involves managing large scale / value residential groundworks projects across the East Central Belt with initial project being based in Penicuik.

Your duties as Project Manager will include:

  • Planning the entire project delivery to meet contractual and industry standards
  • Organising the resources so that suitable resources are available to deliver the project on time and defect free
  • Coordinating resources across the project and delivery objectives
  • Monitoring the implementation of the QA system for quality control
  • Taking corrective actions to improve the financial and commercial returns
  • Coordinating with the commercial staff to ensure the resources, supply chain and contractual opportunities can be utilised to maximise returns
  • Taking action to enhance client relationships
  • Monitoring safety on site and feedback learnings into the business.

Applications for the role of Project Manager are welcome from candidates with:

  • A minimum qualification of HNC Civil Engineering
  • Experience working at Senior Engineer or Site Manager or Project Manager level for another civil engineering contractor, ideally on residential groundworks projects
  • Experience of working on a variety of general civil engineering projects
  • Excellent knowledge of safety and environmental legislation
  • Positive and proactive approach to problem solving
  • Excellent communication and man management skills
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