Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Major Renewable Infrastructure Project
Near Inverness, Scotland
Competitive Salary + Accommodation/Travel Support + Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Plant Manager to join a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering a major renewable energy and civil engineering project in the Scottish Highlands.

This nationally significant infrastructure scheme forms part of a long-term UK energy investment programme supporting the resilience of the UK electricity network and includes large-scale civil engineering, tunnelling, infrastructure, and associated enabling works.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing plant operations, fleet, facilities, accommodation, compounds, and project logistics across a major live construction environment, ensuring assets are sourced, maintained, and managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a key operational role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of one of the UK’s most technically complex infrastructure and renewable energy developments.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage plant hire, procurement, and supplier agreements across the project
• Ensure plant and equipment are sourced under suitable commercial and operational conditions
• Oversee project compounds, offices, accommodation facilities, storage areas, and associated infrastructure
• Support the leasing and management of land and property required for project delivery
• Manage vehicle and bus fleet operations, ensuring maintenance and legal compliance standards are met
• Liaise with suppliers, landlords, solicitors, land agents, and the wider project team
• Ensure plant, fleet, and facilities remain operational, compliant, and fit for purpose
• Support efficient project logistics and operational coordination across the site
• Monitor costs, supplier performance, and operational efficiency
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with HSEQ standards throughout the project

Project Scope Includes:
• Renewable energy infrastructure
• Major civil engineering works
• Tunnelling and underground works
• Temporary compounds and workforce accommodation
• Plant and fleet operations
• Long-term infrastructure and engineering programme

Candidate Requirements:
• Previous experience working as a Plant Manager, Fleet Manager, Logistics Manager, or Facilities Manager within major construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of plant hire arrangements, supplier management, and fleet operations
• Experience managing compounds, accommodation facilities, offices, or logistics operations within live construction environments
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of vehicle leasing and plant hire conditions
• Knowledge of Scottish land/property leasing arrangements would be advantageous
• Organised, practical, and capable of working within a fast-paced construction environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

The project is based near Inverness, Scotland. Accommodation and travel support can be provided for candidates relocating or travelling to site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major infrastructure programme with long-term project security and the opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most significant renewable energy developments.