Project Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Fife Council
£53,142 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Manager role at Fife Council involves leading the management and delivery of critical infrastructure projects, including structures, coastal works, harbours, and flooding initiatives. The position requires both mental agility and physical capability, as it involves site inspections and construction supervision. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while driving projects forward. A background in civil or structural engineering, along with knowledge of health and safety legislation, is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the management and delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
- Oversee design, tendering, and construction phases of projects.
- Conduct site inspections and supervise construction activities.
- Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
Key Skills:
- Educated to SCQF level 9 or equivalent in civil or structural engineering.
- Strong communication skills for diverse interactions.
- Ability to work independently and lead projects.
- Excellent knowledge of the construction industry and civil engineering infrastructure.
- Experience in contract management and health and safety legislation.
Salary (Rate): £53,141.91 yearly
City: Fife
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Details
Fife Council is looking for a proactive and skilled Project Manager to join our Structural Services team , to lead the management and delivery of critical infrastructure projects across the region. This includes Structures, Coastal, Harbours and Flooding. You’ll play a key role in delivering these projects through design, tendering and construction and will be expected to work collectively and individually on the delivery of these projects. Although a high level of mental agility is evidently required, this work will also be physically demanding at times as it will require site work such as inspections and construction supervision. This may include working adjacent to live traffic, in inclement weather and lone working.
The Person
Desirable criteria of educated to SCQF level 9, which includes an honours degree of civil or structural engineering or equivalent. You will have good communication skills and be able to transfer these in different circumstances e.g. dealing with members of the public, contractors and team members. You should be a good team player and have the ability to lead and drive projects forward unsupervised to meet deadlines, with input from supporting team members when required. The applicant should also have excellent knowledge and experience of the construction industry and in particular civil engineering infrastructure and contract management, as well as detailed knowledge in health and safety legislation.
For further Information please contact: Michael Anderson – Michael.anderson@fife.gov.uk