Project Manager

Careys Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established infrastructure firm is seeking a Project Manager in Edinburgh to lead projects across civil and groundworks landscapes. The role demands an experienced professional responsible for managing quality, safety, logistics, and stakeholder relationships. Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits are offered, including a car allowance and healthcare plans.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, construction management, or structural engineering.
• Proven experience in project management for infrastructure projects.
• Ability to effectively plan and monitor project programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC procedures and ensure quality standards are met.
• Monitor safety and compliance with regulations.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling and project performance.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering qualification

Project Management

Planning skills

Technical competency

Commercial awareness

Education

Higher level qualification in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Manager

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Edinburgh Area

Description

If you're a Project Manager with strong civils and groundworks experience and a passion for building strong client and operational relationships, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in Edinburgh.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to support ongoing and upcoming projects in the region. This is a permanent position offering long-term career development and the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management: Lead the achievement of Carey Quality Standards and manage the QA/QC procedures.

Safety and Environment: Ensure safety targets are met, conduct daily team discussions, and oversee compliance with lifting plans, RAMS, permits, and inspections.

Technical and Engineering: Ensure product design, manufacture, and installation meet project requirements.

Logistics: Plan and control deliveries, lifting, and handling, ensuring alignment with project goals and compliance with the Carey Way.

Design and Information Management: Oversee the delivery of structural designs, manage design changes, and ensure timely information release.

Materials and Procurement: Ensure materials meet specifications, are approved, and are managed through the QA/QC process.

Programme Management: Monitor and review project programmes, focusing on meeting milestones, deadlines, and KPIs.

Commercial Management: Work closely with the Contracts Manager to develop and manage budgets, monitor costs, and report on project performance.

Staffing and Labour Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate the project team, fostering development and performance review attainment.

Stakeholder Management: Ensure project team and client requirements are understood and met, focusing on quality and project specifications.

Reporting and Support: Report on major project concerns in a timely manner, support lessons learned reporting, and promote the Carey Way.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Higher level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering
• Technically competent
• Methodical proactive planner
• Ability to programme/schedule.
• Project Management experience with a hard landscaping/groundworks/infrastructure specialist contractor.
• Commercially and contractually aware

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans