Introduction

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their Project Delivery Practice, based in Glasgow.

You'll lead complex projects across sectors like Defence, Nuclear, Energy and Infrastructure, managing everything from scope and schedule to risk and stakeholder relationships.

Working Patterns and location - Hybrid - 2-3 days on site per week in Glasgow

Key responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from initiation to completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality.

• Build and lead high-performing project teams, fostering a motivated and empowered working environment.

• Develop trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring projects deliver real value.

• Apply robust governance and project controls in line with contractual and business requirements.

• Proactively manage risks, opportunities, dependencies and change throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage commercial and procurement activities, including subcontractor engagement where required.

• Monitor and report project performance against delivery, financial, quality and KPI measures.

• Mentor and coach junior team members, sharing best practice across the wider practice.

Skills & experience

• Proven experience leading projects or major work packages through the full project lifecycle.

• Strong accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and stakeholder management.

• Experience working in technically complex or regulated environments such as Defence, Nuclear, Energy or Infrastructure.

• Solid understanding of project governance, risk management, change control and commercial management.

• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 construction and engineering contracts.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all levels of an organisation.

• Experience working within and leading multidisciplinary project teams.

• Ability to hold or willingness to undergo SC or DV security clearance.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction or a related discipline.

• APM PMQ, Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) or working towards a recognised professional qualification.

• Relevant engineering chartership or membership of a professional body.

• Experience mentoring or coaching junior project professionals.

• Exposure to consultancy or client-facing project management environments.

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Our clients Offer a range of benefits for permanent workers. As well as an excellent salary you will receive the following:

• Pension up to 10% client contribution.

• Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover.

• Option to buy & sell holiday.

• Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance.

• 24/7 Digital GP.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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You will be required to hold a minimum of DV Clearance. If you do not hold an active DV Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

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