Project Manager

What Are We Looking For? As our Integrated Asset Management business continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our team in Cumbernauld. In this role, you’ll take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects, managing all aspects of performance from initial enquiry through to final handover. You’ll oversee operational sites and coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams, including Project Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisors, Trade Operatives and Sub-Contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. You’ll play a key role in managing client relationships, overseeing technical and commercial requirements, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, health and safety, and environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Some of Your Key Duties of the Role Include: Project liaison from enquiry stage to final acceptance and documentation. Meeting with clients to discuss specific requirements and carry out site surveys as required. Instructing, directing, controlling, and allocating work to Trade Operatives & Apprentices, with attention to quality, productivity and safety. Ensure all technical information is available when required for the delivery of design and/or construction. Management of Project Quality deliverables and procedures ensuring compliance with Internal and Client Quality Systems. Interpret and check drawings, specifications, and schedules for all activities. Directing works accordingly & preparing final documentation (As Built Drawings etc.). Early identification and resolution of non-conformance within both the design and construction phase. Development of Tender, Design and Construction Programmes and management of these programmes throughout the Project Lifecycle. Responsibility for project Change Management – clear understanding of scope and early identification of change to implement the contractual mechanisms of Early Warnings and Compensation events for Extensions of Time or monetary claims. Financial Management of Projects including budget setting, Monthly forecasting and Profit / Loss responsibility. Manage the design of systems and products, ensuring alignment with design specifications and technical aspects. Procurement of goods and services Subcontractor engagement, liaison, tender specification, quotation and H&S documentation review and appraisal. Preparation and Management of Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans for Projects with Principal Contractor responsibility under CDM. Preparation of estimates and quotations. Completion of contract documents. Production of risk assessments and method statements. Management of health, safety, and environmental issues. What Do You Need? Qualification to degree / HND/ HNC level in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering or equivalent. Previous experience within the water industry is desirable, with a strong understanding of the sector’s operational requirements, standards and project delivery processes. Proven track record in Project Management, with an engineering or supervisory background. Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day-to-day workloads within a busy environment. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Good communication skills in both verbal and written communication with an ability to follow, interpret and explain technical instructions. Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to all engineering trades, particularly Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work with, lead and motivate others, and be able to bring projects to successful completion. Driven, with an ability to work individually and with teams under your direction. Experience working with the NEC suite of contracts. Full UK Driving