Project Manager
Location: Scotland
Salary: Competitive
Business Division: SWARCO UK & Ireland
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Scotland, managing the successful delivery of ITS projects across urban and interurban schemes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware and organised Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects from initial planning through to successful completion, while working closely with customers, internal teams, suppliers and specialist contractors.
What you will do
As Project Manager, you’ll take responsibility for delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, ensuring customer expectations and contractual requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
You’ll coordinate people, resources, materials and subcontractors, while providing clear communication and strong project control from start to finish.
Your responsibilities will include:
Taking ownership of projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover
Defining project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables and risks
Developing and managing detailed project schedules and work plans
Managing project budgets, costs and financial performance
Forecasting and coordinating the resources required to deliver projects successfully
Managing internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and third-party consultants
Preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and reviewing subcontractor RAMS and lift plans
Monitoring project progress, identifying risks and resolving issues before they impact delivery
Providing regular updates to customers and internal stakeholders
Managing early warnings, change reports, variations and payment requests where required
Ensuring projects are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant standards and best practice
Maintaining effective communication across all project stakeholders
Identifying opportunities for project growth and improved commercial performance
Measuring project performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Escalating delivery issues promptly and taking a proactive approach to finding solutions
Supporting the Regional Operations Manager with regional operational activities where required
What we are looking for
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
You’ll ideally have:
At least 2 years’ experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle
Experience managing projects within a comparable technical, infrastructure or engineering environment
Strong project planning and scheduling skills
Experience managing project budgets and financial performance
Good understanding of risk and change management
Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
Good commercial awareness and a focus on project profitability
High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
A structured and proactive approach to project delivery
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Experience within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), highways, infrastructure or technology
PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, PMP or an equivalent project management qualification
Degree-level education or equivalent experience
We’re particularly interested in people who can demonstrate a strong track record of delivering technical projects successfully, balancing customer requirements, commercial objectives, safety, quality and timescales.
What we offer
At SWARCO, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where our people can develop, take ownership and make a real difference.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll receive:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Employer pension contributions
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discounts portal
Training and development opportunities
Opportunities for career progression
The opportunity to work on innovative Intelligent Transport Systems and infrastructure projects
A collaborative and supportive working environment
The role will involve travel across the region and, on occasion, may require overnight stays. Some flexibility will also be required to meet project deadlines, including occasional night-time or weekend working to monitor progress and support installation teams.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge and would like to be part of a business delivering technology that makes a real difference to how people move around our towns, cities and road networks, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply by clicking on the link below and sharing your details.
Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and employment.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. SWARCO is an equal opportunities employer.
Agencies, please note: Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers. Any unsolicited CV sent to any partner or employee of SWARCO for a role where we have not actively engaged with you will not be liable for any payment or fee.
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