Project Manager

Project Manager

Posted 1 week ago by RTL Group Ltd

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£450 Per day
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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
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Cost Control Management Milestones (Project Management) Project Documentation Project Management Project Schedules Project Scoping Stakeholder Management Subcontracting

Summary: The role of Project Manager involves overseeing the construction of a new substation in the Edinburgh region for a civil engineering contractor specializing in renewable energy projects. The position requires managing project schedules, budgets, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in project management within the civil engineering sector, particularly in substation builds. Strong communication skills and a relevant engineering qualification are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (civil, structural, M&E works).
  • Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, and stakeholders for planning and approvals.
  • Prepare and manage project budgets and forecasts.
  • Track project expenditures and ensure cost control.
  • Approve subcontractor invoices, change orders, and procurement requests.
  • Oversee the execution of works, ensuring adherence to design, quality, and timelines.
  • Ensure materials, equipment, and labour are mobilized and used efficiently.
  • Liaise with design teams to ensure construction drawings are accurate and buildable.
  • Resolve technical issues and RFIs (Requests for Information).
  • Ensure interface coordination between civil and electrical disciplines.
  • Enforce HSE policies and lead site safety initiatives.
  • Ensure all works comply with local regulations and client safety standards.
  • Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure construction quality meets specifications, codes, and client expectations.
  • Manage documentation such as ITPs, NCRs, and quality records.
  • Act as the main point of contact between the contractor, client, and third parties.
  • Chair progress meetings and issue regular progress reports.
  • Approve material and equipment procurement schedules.
  • Maintain project documentation, logs, and contractual records.

Key Skills:

  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Diploma or degree in civil engineering.
  • CSCS card.
  • SMSTS.
  • Proven experience in a project manager's role.
  • Previous experience working on a substation build.
  • IT literate.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Salary (Rate): £450/day

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

My client are a specialist civil engineering contractor who operate nationwide delivering projects within the renewable energy sector. They are looking to on-board a project manager to help deliver a new substation build in the Edinburgh region.

Project manager responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (civil, structural, M&E works).
  • Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, and stakeholders for planning and approvals.
  • Prepare and manage project budgets and forecasts.
  • Track project expenditures and ensure cost control.
  • Approve subcontractor invoices, change orders, and procurement requests.
  • Oversee the execution of works, ensuring adherence to design, quality, and timelines.
  • Ensure materials, equipment, and labour are mobilized and used efficiently.
  • Liaise with design teams to ensure construction drawings are accurate and buildable.
  • Resolve technical issues and RFIs (Requests for Information).
  • Ensure interface coordination between civil and electrical disciplines.
  • Enforce HSE policies and lead site safety initiatives.
  • Ensure all works comply with local regulations and client safety standards.
  • Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure construction quality meets specifications, codes, and client expectations.
  • Manage documentation such as ITPs, NCRs, and quality records.
  • Act as the main point of contact between the contractor, client, and third parties.
  • Chair progress meetings and issue regular progress reports.
  • Approve material and equipment procurement schedules.
  • Maintain project documentation, logs, and contractual records.

Project manager requirements:

  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Diploma or degree in civil engineering.
  • CSCS card.
  • SMSTS.
  • Proven experience in a project managers role.
  • Previous experience working on a substation build.
  • IT literate.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.

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