Senior Project Manager

Orion Group are working with a key client to source an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in civil engineering to lead the delivery of a flagship Power & Transmission project on the Ise of Skye.

What's the role?

The Civil Engineering Project Manager / Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, delivery, and close-out of civil engineering works on a large multi-million pound Power & Transmission project on the Isle of Skye. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.

Key

Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Management

Manage civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion

Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans

Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities

Monitor progress and performance against programme and cost targets

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Ensure compliance with statutory legislation including the CDM Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act, and Company HSEQ policies and procedures

Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities

Identify and manage risk

Ensure environmental and sustainability requirements are met

Quality

Ensure compliance with Company Quality procedures

Ensure compliance with Client objectives and project specifications

Commercial & Contract Management

Identify and manage change

Identify and manage risk

Support the Commercial Team with the following

Managing contracts (commonly NEC, JCT, or bespoke public-sector contracts)

Controlling project costs, cash flow, and forecasting

Managing variations, change control, and risk registers

Valuations, final accounts, and dispute avoidance

Stakeholder & Client Management

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and statutory bodies

Liaise with local authorities, Transport Scotland, utilities, SSE and landowners where required

Chair and attend progress, technical, and commercial meetings

Team Leadership

Lead and support construction managers, engineers, and project teams

Ensure clear communication of project objectives and expectations

Mentor junior staff and contribute to skills development

Reporting & Governance

Prepare regular progress, cost, and risk reports, in conjunction with the Commercial Team for senior management and clients

Ensure accurate project documentation and records are maintained

Support audits and governance requirement

What we’re looking for:

Essential

Proven experience as a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager on civil engineering projects

HNC, HND or Degree Qualification in Civil Engineering

Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods

Good understanding of UK construction legislation and H&S requirements

Experience managing programmes, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Ability to read, understand and follow Contracts

Full UK driving licence

Ability to travel throughout Scotland which will require working away from home for short spells

SMSTS

Desirable

Experience delivering projects in Scotland or for public-sector clients

Experience of delivering Civil Engineering projects in the Power & Transmission sector

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts

Experience in stakeholder-heavy environments (local authorities, utilities, Transport Scotland)

People are our business worldwide

Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.