Project Manager - Water

Project Manager - Water Infrastructure
Location: Scotland
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance/Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to lead major capital infrastructure projects within the water sector?
A leading UK infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join its growing Water division, delivering a portfolio of large-scale clean water and wastewater capital projects across Scotland.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of long-term work, where you'll have the autonomy to manage projects from inception through to completion while working alongside experienced delivery, commercial and engineering teams.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of water infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with planning, commercial, design and operational teams, you will take ownership of programme delivery, risk management, stakeholder engagement and subcontractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
·Manage the successful delivery of multiple water infrastructure projects.
·Oversee project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
·Work alongside commercial teams to manage budgets, target costs and forecasting.
·Lead project risk management and change control processes.
·Manage principal subcontractors throughout project delivery.
·Build strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal teams.
·Ensure design outputs support programme requirements.
·Coordinate labour, plant and resources to achieve programme objectives.
·Monitor project performance, quality and productivity.
·Support health, safety and environmental excellence across all projects.
·Lead investigations where required and drive continuous improvement.
·Ensure defects are managed and closed out efficiently.
About You
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
·Experience delivering projects within the water, utilities or civil engineering sectors.
·Strong project management experience on infrastructure or capital delivery projects.
·Excellent commercial awareness, including cost forecasting and budget management.
·Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
·Strong stakeholder management and client communication skills.
·HNC, HND or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
·Full UK Driving Licence.
What's on Offer?
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including:
·Company vehicle or car allowance
·Private healthcare (family cover)
·Health Cash Plan
·Enhanced pension scheme
·25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Life assurance
·Employee Assistance Programme
·Retail discounts and employee rewards portal
·Cycle to Work scheme
·Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
·Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established infrastructure contractor delivering critical projects that improve essential water services across Scotland. With a strong order book, long-term investment and genuine opportunities for progression, you'll play a key role in delivering projects that make a lasting impact on local communities and the environment.