Project Manager

Division: Bachy Soletanche

Department: BSL – North

Location: Site Based – Scotland

About Bachy Soletanche

As part of a world leading geotechnical contracting group, Bachy Soletanche Limited specialises in all aspects of modern Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering, including bored and displacement piling, diaphragm walls, grouting, mini piling, anchors, ground improvements and environmental engineering. We value our team and colleagues as the most important assets we have and we know that it is working together to overcome the most complex geotechnical challenges that ultimately allows us to fuel that feeling of pride.

Our Mission

Proud to create sustainable geotechnical solutions through Trust, Partnership and Excellence.

Our Values

• Teamwork
• Excellence
• Creative
• Trust
• Accountability
• Caring

The Role

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the comprehensive management of projects from initiation to completion. The PM ensures adherence to company procedures and provides regular project updates to the Divisional Operations Manager (DOM). Key responsibilities include delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining net margins and high client satisfaction. The PM ensures compliance with work procedures and collaborates with BSL Site Supervisors to maintain safe and efficient site operations. Immediate escalation to the DOM is required if project performance does not meet expectations.

What You'll Be Doing

Project Initiation & Planning

• Attend final tender meetings with the DOM and Commercial team to clarify scope and responsibilities.
• Ensure project documents, scope, value, and other requirements align with the quotation.
• Lead the project handover from the estimator to the Delivery Team.

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage the project budget.
• Conduct Weekly and Monthly Cost/Value Reviews.
• Develop and implement site bonus schemes.

Resource Coordination

• Coordinate with the DOM to assign the correct plant and personnel.
• Conduct pre-site visits with the Supervisor and Engineer (if assigned) to ensure readiness.
• Assist the supervisor with mobilisation lists and advise the buying department on long-lead items.
• Organise plant requirements and manage plant costs and damages.

Sub-Contractor & Materials Management

• Ensure concrete/grout and reinforcement procurement, including necessary trials.
• Organise sub-contractors for various tasks as needed.
• Coordinate with purchasing on material orders.

Client Communication & Documentation

• Maintain clear and effective communication with the client.
• Ensure project plans and coordination align with the scope of works.
• Produce and manage project-specific documents including RAMS/WPP, Programmes, Quality Plans, ITPs, Lift Plans, task briefs, and reports.

Project Supervision & Management

• Oversee project works to ensure they are performed safely, efficiently, and to specifications.
• Keep clients informed on site works and manage any changes in costs, timelines, or additional work.
• Monitor weekly costs to ensure budget compliance and production efficiency.
• Produce weekly reports for the commercial team and address any EWNs, CEs, or Quotations with the Client.

Contractual Management

• Understand the contractual requirement and administer the contract with the support of Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.

Quality & Leadership Management

• Issue quality records and reports, manage NCRs, and monitor test cube results.
• Complete close-out reports, REX reports, O&M, As-builts, and financial summaries at project completion.
• Foster teamwork and cohesion among staff.
• Lead safety and environmental performance initiatives.
• Address HiPOs, Incident Reports, and Accident reports promptly with SHEQ department support.

Innovation & Sustainability

• Participate in and lead developments in alternative technologies and materials to support environmental goals.
• Ensure the Company's core values are embedded in all decisions made and shape your behaviour.

What We're Looking For

• To provide operational leadership to the Northern Division.
• Leadership in operational delivery and interpersonal domain is expected.
• Drive and lead performance excellence in safety, quality, environmental, technical, operations and financial areas.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities to increase profitability from projects activities.
• To identify and drive improvement initiatives and strategy in coordination with the DOM.
• Technical and engineering knowledge and experience of geotechnical techniques and related civil structures.
• Excellent people management skills and a proven record of success in managing and developing construction teams.
• Team player and approachable to all whatever their level of responsibility.
• Have good links within the industry and with potential clients.
• Active role with the business targeting to lower the carbon intensity of our operations.
• Continual improvement focused with a view of always seeking to improve the efficiency and profitability of the business.

Why Bachy Soletanche?

When you join the world's largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you're part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

As well as being part of one of the largest specialist geotechnical contractors and working in a collaborative environment, we offer:

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.