Project Manager (Civils)
Are you looking to work for one of Scotland’s largest privately owned civil engineering and building contractors? Do you want to take on a pivotal role in delivering complex civil engineering solutions, often in challenging and logistically demanding environments? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
RJ McLeod is seeking a Civils Project Manager to join our team based in Northern Scotland, overseeing the construction of civil engineering projects across renewable energy, highways, and marine sectors.
From project planning, execution, and delivery, you will be responsible for every stage, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
So, what are we looking for?
You will be skilled in the delivery of civil engineering projects, preferably in renewable energy infrastructure, highways, or marine construction, exceeding £10m in value. This will mean you also have a commercial mind-set with a good understanding of commercial contracts (NEC3/4).
To succeed, you’ll need excellent communication and analytical skills alongside:
- HND or Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or a related field.
- Experience in civil engineering projects, particularly in renewable energy, highways, or marine construction.
- Demonstrable Project Management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting and resource management
- Be able to implement quality management processes and procedures to ensure that the project is delivered to the required quality, standard and specification
- The ability to conduct regular inspections, audits and quality checks to ensure compliance with company procedures and project requirements
You’ll also need to be able to work at pace. Our business moves quickly, and we need to keep up with the demand. Flexibility, agility, and resilience are key attributes for this role.
Additional skills and experience that would enhance your application:
- Familiarity with heavy civil construction techniques
- Knowledge of MCHW or National Grid specifications
- An understanding of the Scottish civil engineering sector
- Previous experience working in remote or island locations
Please note: Due to the nature of the location, a valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel to remote sites is required.
If you're ready for a challenge and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
About us….
RJ McLeod is one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, with extensive experience in renewable energy, highways, and marine infrastructure projects. We a key role in delivering complex civil engineering solutions, including highways improvements, port infrastructure, marine works, substations, underground power networks, battery storage facilities, grid stabilisation infrastructure, and wind farm developments. Our diverse portfolio spans critical national infrastructure projects in Scotland’s transport and energy sectors.
In a strategic move, RJ McLeod joined the OCU Group in 2024, bolstering OCU’s capabilities in energy transition, particularly in the realms of battery energy storage, wind, and hydro power. RJ McLeod maintains its operational independence and brand under the OCU umbrella, continuing with the same team and locations, supported by the strength and increased capabilities from within OCU Group.
What’s in it for you?
If working for one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, within a diverse portfolio wasn’t enough, we will also offer an excellent benefits and reward package to include:
- Company vehicle
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Pension plan with employer contributions
- Ongoing professional development support
Location
This role is based onsite with additional travel when required to various project locations.
RJ McLeod is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, noting that candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
- Division
- RJ McLeod
- Locations
- Scotland
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Hiring Manager
- Gordon Swinney
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff

Scotland
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
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’.
Project Manager (Civils)
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