Job Description
If you are an Experienced Project Manager in Scotland and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact James in Hays Construction and Property team on or email
Your new company
A leading, forward-thinking organisation delivering a landmark, multi-billion-pound infrastructure project based in Taymouth. With significant investment and a long-term vision, this programme represents one of the most high‑profile and complex developments in the UK, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative of importance.
Your new role
As a highly experienced Project Management professional, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of this flagship project. Operating at a senior level, you will lead complex workstreams, ensuring all elements are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This is a fully site-based role in Taymouth, requiring presence five days per week, with working hours Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm (with an earlier finish on Fridays). Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the delivery of large-scale, complex project components within a multi-billion-pound programme
- Managing senior stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams on-site
- Driving project governance, planning, and execution across all stages
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
- Proactively managing risk, issues, and dependencies
- Embedding best practice project management methodologies across the programme
- Contributing to strategic decision‑making at programme level
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful, you will be a seasoned project management professional with extensive experience delivering large-scale, high-value projects, ideally within infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments.
- A proven track record of delivering complex, high-budget (£100m+ ideally) projects
- Strong leadership experience managing large, on‑site teams and multiple stakeholders
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including at senior/executive level
- Deep understanding of project governance frameworks and methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent)
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and contracts
- The ability to thrive in a demanding, site-based environment with long working hours
- Relevant certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent) will be highly advantageous.
What you’ll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work on a true landmark, multi-billion-pound project, gaining invaluable experience within a highly respected delivery environment.
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- The opportunity to play a key role in a nationally significant project
- Long-term career development within a major programme
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex delivery challenges
- A collaborative, high-performance working environment
