Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure projects within critical environments.
The role involves full lifecycle project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects from contract award through design coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning, and final handover
- Develop, maintain, and track detailed project programmes and key milestones
- Coordinate internal teams including engineering, procurement, operations, and commissioning
- Monitor project performance across scope, cost, time, and quality objectives
- Chair progress meetings and provide structured reporting to stakeholders
- Review and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system designs
- Manage RFIs, technical queries, and design changes
- Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and financial forecasting
- Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance and procurement activities
- Control variations, change orders, and contractual communications
- Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and approve RAMS
- Promote safe working practices and maintain high site safety standards
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
- Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies
- Monitor programme risks, supply chain lead times, and critical path activities
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience delivering M&E or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of electrical and/or mechanical building systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Commercial awareness including budgeting, cost control, and contract management
- Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams
- Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Offering
- Full-time, permanent position based in Scotland
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Company vehicle or travel allowance (where applicable)
- Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
