Plant Manager Major Renewable Infrastructure Project Near Inverness, Scotland Competitive Salary + Accommodation/Travel Support + Package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Plant Manager to join a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering a major renewable energy and civil engineering project in the Scottish Highlands.
This nationally significant infrastructure scheme forms part of a long-term UK energy investment programme supporting the resilience of the UK electricity network and includes large-scale civil engineering, tunnelling, infrastructure, and associated enabling works.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing plant operations, fleet, facilities, accommodation, compounds, and project logistics across a major live construction environment, ensuring assets are sourced, maintained, and managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
This is a key operational role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of one of the UK’s most technically complex infrastructure and renewable energy developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage plant hire, procurement, and supplier agreements across the project
- Ensure plant and equipment are sourced under suitable commercial and operational conditions
- Oversee project compounds, offices, accommodation facilities, storage areas, and associated infrastructure
- Support the leasing and management of land and property required for project delivery
- Manage vehicle and bus fleet operations, ensuring maintenance and legal compliance standards are met
- Liaise with suppliers, landlords, solicitors, land agents, and the wider project team
- Ensure plant, fleet, and facilities remain operational, compliant, and fit for purpose
- Support efficient project logistics and operational coordination across the site
- Monitor costs, supplier performance, and operational efficiency
- Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with HSEQ standards throughout the project
Project Scope Includes
- Renewable energy infrastructure
- Major civil engineering works
- Tunnelling and underground works
- Temporary compounds and workforce accommodation
- Plant and fleet operations
- Long-term infrastructure and engineering programme
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Plant Manager, Fleet Manager, Logistics Manager, or Facilities Manager within major construction or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of plant hire arrangements, supplier management, and fleet operations
- Experience managing compounds, accommodation facilities, offices, or logistics operations within live construction environments
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Good understanding of vehicle leasing and plant hire conditions
- Knowledge of Scottish land/property leasing arrangements would be advantageous
- Organised, practical, and capable of working within a fast-paced construction environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsThe project is based near Inverness, Scotland. Accommodation and travel support can be provided for candidates relocating or travelling to site.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major infrastructure programme with long-term project security and the opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most significant renewable energy developments.
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