Senior Project Manager – Major Civils (Scotland)

Senior Project Manager – Major Civil Engineering Infrastructure Project in Scotland

Location: Fort Augustus to Isle of Skye, Scotland
Rate: £700 per day PAYE
Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract
Rotation: 10 Days On / 4 Days Off
Accommodation: Company-provided accommodation available (approximately £50–£60 per day)

Multi Trades Recruitment are working on behalf of a prestigious Tier 1 national contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager for a landmark 130km road infrastructure project in Scotland.

This major civil engineering scheme includes highways, earthworks, drainage, structures and associated infrastructure works. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the design and construction process, ensuring approved designs are effectively coordinated and delivered through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure works.
• Manage scheme design development through to construction delivery.
• Coordinate design outputs and ensure construction drawings receive the necessary approvals.
• Integrate design activities with construction programmes and site operations.
• Lead procurement activities and manage subcontractors, plant, labour and materials.
• Develop construction methodologies, RAMS, programmes and quality processes.
• Monitor project performance, programme, budgets and productivity.
• Identify and resolve technical, contractual and construction challenges.
• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular progress reporting.
• Lead, mentor and develop project teams while promoting a strong safety and quality culture.

Requirements

• Civil Engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, Degree or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years' experience delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in linear construction projects such as highways, roads, rail or utilities.
• Proven experience delivering Design & Build projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, design approvals and construction coordination.
• Ability to manage designers and ensure timely approval of construction documentation.
• Valid Manager's CSCS Card.
• Professional membership desirable but not essential.
• Strong leadership, project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Technically competent with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• £700 per day PAYE.
• 6-month rolling contract with long-term project prospects.
• Accommodation provided.
• Opportunity to work on one of Scotland's most significant infrastructure projects.
• Join a highly respected Tier 1 contractor with an excellent industry reputation.
• Play a key role in the successful delivery of a prestigious and career-defining project.

If you have a strong civil engineering background and experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.