Project Manager
Project Manager – North of Scotland
We are seeking a Civils Project Manager to join our team to manage the construction of civil engineering projects which cover renewable energy, highways, and marine, throughout the North of Scotland.
You will be responsible for all aspects of project planning, execution and delivery, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required standards.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to successfully manage and effectively lead multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
- Qualified to HND or Degree level in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
- Strong experience in civil engineering projects, preferably in renewable energy infrastructure, highways, or marine construction delivering projects exceeding £10m in value
- Good working knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts
- Experience with MS Project
- Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites
- A sound technical knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and standards
- A good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers, stakeholders and authorities
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure a safe working environment for all project personnel
Desirable Experience
- Familiarity with MCHW or National Grid specifications
- Knowledge of Scottish civil engineering sector
- Experience working in remote or island locations
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
- Continuous professional development support
About Us
RJ McLeod is one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, with extensive experience across renewable energy, highways, and marine infrastructure projects. With a strong presence in the North of Scotland, we deliver 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 across Scotland's transport and energy sectors.
- Division
- RJ McLeod
- Locations
- Scotland
- Employment type
- Full-time
- 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’.
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