Project Manager - Civils in Inverness

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What you will be doing

You will be responsible for leading and delivering a range of civil engineering projects from inception to completion, on projects valued between £10M to £150M. You will manage scope, programme, cost, quality, and safety while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. Day to day duties and responsibilities will typically include but not be limited to:

• Ensure projects are delivered in full compliance with current legislation, McLaughlin & Harvey’s policies and SHEQ operating procedures
• Preparation of the ‘Project SHEQ Plan’ prior to works commencing
• Manage the design and installation processes
• Produce, implement and approve where appropriate, inspection test plans (ITP) ensuring accurate and up to date records are maintained
• Ensure non-conformance reports (NCR) are issued recorded, closed out and the NCR register kept up to date and managing quality and quality records for the site
• Communicate programme risks to the contract manager and produce records and notices for contractual correspondence
• Submit and manage any consents and approvals required from all third parties
• Contribute to the regular project reports, attend project meetings and contribute value engineering skills
• Review designers and contractor’s drawings for completeness of information and compliance with contract requirements ensuring that ITP’s and IC’s are being adhered to by the site team
• Check ongoing installation for compliance with contract requirements
• Provide expertise in planning and executing the materials handling equipment commissioning
• Responsible for the engineering temporary works on their projects in conjunction with the project team
• Produce monthly Status Reports and provide guidance in the production of the project programme
• Represent the Company at Pre-qualification, Pre-tender and Tender meetings and presentations
• Manage the project in line with the contract, including any amendments
• Maintain and report information to the CM and QS as requested for contractual notices and other correspondence with the client and subcontractors
• Fully understand the Employers Requirements, Contractors Proposals and contract sum analysis including preliminaries budget
• Attend sub-contractor pre-let meetings, contribute to production of sub-contract orders, ensuring site management are aware of the scope and content
• Ensure the client, CM and QS are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications

What We’re Looking For

Candidates must have a proven track record of success in safe delivery of high quality, medium to large scale projects to budget and programme.

Qualifications/Experience

Essential Criteria

• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent in a related field
• Strong knowledge of NEC or other civil engineering contract forms
• Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations
• The successful candidate must be willing to work throughout the UK
• Valid driving licence

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working on marine and/or flood protection projects
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. ICE, CIOB) advantageous

How to Apply:

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McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.