PROJECT MANAGER – ENERGY & UTILITIES (SCOTLAND)
Location: Based out of Glasgow or Edinburgh
Project Coverage: Central Belt of Scotland (including surrounding areas)
Package: Competitive salary + car allowance + strong progression opportunities
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver energy and utilities projects across multiple sites in Scotland. The business has significant secured work> and a strong, growing long-term pipeline, offering excellent stability, long-term project exposure, and clear career progression.
Based out of Glasgow or Edinburgh, you will manage multiple concurrent projects within a travelable area across the Central Belt, delivering complex electrical and utility infrastructure works while working closely with DNOs, ICPs, and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end project management of various projects, from initiation through to completion
- Management of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) works
- Coordination with DNOs and ICPs
- Oversight of electrical and utilities works, with civils delivered by specialist teams
- Delivery of:
- Underground cabling
- Battery storage installations
- M&E packages
- Development and management of project plans, programmes, budgets, resources, and risk registers
- Full financial control including cost tracking, forecasting, variations, and invoicing
- Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to maximise efficiency and performance
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Monitoring project performance against KPIs and implementing corrective actions where required
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within utilities, energy, or infrastructure environments
- Strong background in electrical works, cabling, substations, BESS, and utility installations
- Previous experience working with DNOs, either directly or as an ICP
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously
- Strong commercial and financial management capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2 desirable)
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence
What We Value
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We work to five core values:
- We care about safety
- We lead with
- We strive to be better every day
- We make a positive impact
- We are one company, united
Our Vision
Our ambition is to be the UK’s leading energy transition and utilities contractor. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and developing our people to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy and utilities landscape.
Join us and be part of a business delivering critical energy infrastructure — where your expertise will make a real and lasting impact
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