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
132kV substation works
Battery storage installations
M&E packages
Programme management using Primavera P6
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 integrity
We strive to be better every day
We make a positive impact
We deliver to grow
We are one company united
Our Vision
Our ambition is to be the UKs 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
Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.Working directly with many of the countrys leading blue-chip power water telecoms and ra ... View more