OCU is on a journey of substantial growth, as this continues throughout 2024, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team in Scotland.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading large-scale projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and schedule. You will play a key role in managing project teams, coordinating activities, and mitigating risks to achieve project objectives and exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk management strategies, in collaboration with stakeholders and project teams.
• Lead project execution, monitoring progress, managing changes, and addressing issues or conflicts to ensure project milestones are achieved and deliverables meet quality standards.
  Act as the primary point of contact for clients, internal teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective communication to align expectations and resolve issues.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings, status updates, and project reviews to provide transparency, address concerns, and maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to project teams, including project managers, engineers, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, training, and mentoring, promoting continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize utilization, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with resource managers and functional leads to ensure adequate staffing levels and skill sets are available to meet project requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing proactive risk mitigation plans and contingency strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
• Monitor project performance indicators and key metrics, proactively addressing deviations from plan and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular quality inspections, audits, and reviews to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, tracking expenses, revenue, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing, cost tracking, and financial reporting, in compliance with company policies and client contracts.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in managing large-scale construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive performance, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse complex problems, make data-driven decisions, and develop innovative solutions to achieve project objectives.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, with relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office applications, with experience in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is desirable.
• Previous experience in client-facing roles and managing client relationships is advantageous.

Company Information

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.