Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Development)

Lead the early stage development of multi-disciplinary rail and civil engineering enhancement projects, developing client requirements into deliverable, value-engineered solutions for clients including Local Authorities, Network Rail, Scottish Power Energy Networks and environmental bodies. Location: Scotland (Cumbernauld or regional Scotland base). Permanent, full-time vacancy.

Responsibilities

Manage initial desktop and site reviews of locations and client requirements; Lead early client engagement and support optioneering discussions; Identify early project risks and coordinate surveys, design input, ecological and property support; Produce initial CDM documentation for early project phases; Work with Engineering Manager, CEM and Design Manager through project/portfolio development; Develop delivery, access and construction strategies, including land requirements, permits and permissions; Identify opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies; Attend early engagement, integration and strategy meetings with key stakeholders; Support pre-construction and tendering inputs; Develop implementation programmes and engage strategic supply chain early, including long-lead items

Requirements

Experience working in rail or civil engineering project development, pre-construction, design management or early-stage enhancements; Strong understanding of project scoping, planning, risk identification, access planning and early-stage strategy; Experience leading stakeholder discussions, optioneering workshops, or early client technical meetings; Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary inputs (ecology, surveys, design, property, CDM, engineering); Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage clients and internal teams; A proactive approach to identifying efficiencies and creating buildable delivery strategies

Nice to have

Technical or professional qualifications (Degree / HNC / HND in engineering or similar); Progress toward CEM/CRE responsibilities

Benefits

Competitive Salary based on experience; Company Car or Car Allowance; 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service); Volunteer Days; Pension Scheme & Life Insurance; Health & Wellbeing Benefits (Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards); Ongoing Career Development & Progression; Supportive & Inclusive Culture; Contributory pension scheme; Life assurance; Westfield health scheme; Private medical insurance; Employee assistance programme