Project Manager

About Us
Charles Brand currently have a team delivering work in Scotland and with recent growth in the region we want to establish a team based in Scotland.

We have already delivered several schemes in Scotland including:

• Inchcape: Cable landing facility in Cockenzie £10m
• Edinburgh Airport: Resurfacing and ground lighting £10m
• Lossiemouth Waste Water Treatment Facility and outfall £24m

We have recently been awarded:

• Corran Ferry Port Infrastructure works near Fortwilliam £26m
• Peel Ports Framework - Lot 2SC - Scotland Marine Construction - Glasgow and Strathclyde

Role overview
You will use all your skills, knowledge and expertise in civil engineering to ensure our projects are delivered to budget, on time and to the highest standard. You will also lead people and teams effectively, doing the right thing when it matters most. This role will commence on an exciting new project for us at the Corran Ferry Port.

What you'll do
Some of your main duties will include:

Operations

• Oversee the development and construction of projects from conception to completion, ensuring progress and profitability are on target throughout.
• Identify and Manage risk and opportunity effectively throughout the project.
• In collaboration with Commercial and Senior Leadership Teams, lead in the selection and effective management of the supply chain, ensuring they can deliver to our expectations.
• Ensure adequate resourcing, materials and plans are available as required, to avoid delays.
• Contribute to progress reports for Senior Leadership, ensuring all information is clear and accurate.
• Make decisions in high pressure or times of crisis that have the least negative impact.

HSEQ & Compliance 

• Take responsibility for health, safety, environment, and quality matters by ensuring compliance with regulations, implementing policies and procedures across operations, promoting site safety, and driving continuous improvement.
• Manage project quality daily, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard and in line with specifications and best practice, and record in accordance with the Quality Management Plan.
• Keep clear records of site activities throughout the project, for example, key milestones, permits, authorisations, RAMS, personnel onsite, Toolbox Talks and any issues raised/identified.

Stakeholder Relations 

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, statutory authorities, external bodies and inhouse departments.
• Represent the company at progress meetings and other forums, answering queries and receiving feedback in a professional manner.
• Be a point of contact for the client on site, meeting with or liaising with them as requested.
• With support from the commercial team, avoid potential contractual disputes, managing any disputes that do arise in an appropriate manner, achieving the best possible result.

People & Culture 

• Provide clear leadership and direction to internal staff, subcontractors, consultants, and supply chain partners, promoting a collaborative working environment.
• Lead by example, ensuring processes are followed and technology is utilised where possible for efficiency.
• Address concerns, risks, and underperformance promptly, ensuring timely and appropriate action.
• Promote and live the company values daily, helping us be a Great Place to Work.
• Promote equality of opportunity and foster a workplace where everyone feels safe and valued

Our values
Our values are important to how we run our business. We have been awarded Platinum Investors in People in recognition of our people management practices and investment in learning and development.

We are therefore looking for candidates that can demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values and continue with our culture of putting people first:

• Trust
• Respect
• Caring
• Fun
• Safety
• Open & Honest

What you’ll bring
We are looking for someone with:

• Substantial experience as a Project Manager within a Civil Engineering environment
• A degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or related subject
• Proven Track record of leading complex Civil Engineering Projects
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating project teams in demanding environments
• Ability to read and understand Construction drawings, Contract Documents, and Specifications
• A good understanding of elements necessary to deliver effective supply chain management and support across the organisation
• Good management skills, and the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standards of compliance
• Ability to monitor performance and intervene appropriately to ensure targets are achieved and exceeded
• A strong communicator, comfortable interfacing with senior executives and external clients
• Strong IT literacy, including MS Office and Management Systems
• Full Valid Driving License, that permits driving in the UK

It would also be desirable to have:

• Achieved or be working towards professional membership with an appropriate organisation (for example ICE/CIOB)
• Nebosh Qualification
• Experience on marine works

How we'll reward you 
In return, we offer a competitive salary plus a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities, while encouraging professional growth.

Our Core Benefits include:

• Biannual Bonus based on Individual and Company Performance
• Generous Holiday Allowance, andoption to purchase additional days
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employer Pension Contribution through Salary Sacrifice
• Paid Membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body
• Life Assurance Plan – four times annual salary
• Health Cash Plan – discounted optical, dental, physio and other health & wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Membership Subsidy Scheme
• Biannual Performance Development Planning
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Annual Volunteer Day to support your choice of volunteering activity

To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV. We wish you every success in your application.

LAGAN SPECIALIST GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER - We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual Orientation, Disability or Age.