Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Falkirk

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Looking for a Project Manager role where you can take full ownership of delivery from start to finish

Join us to lead civil engineering and infrastructure projects ensuring work is delivered safely on time within budget and to the highest standards.

This is a hands-on role managing site teams programmes and client relationships while driving performance across every stage of the project lifecycle.

What youll do;

• Manage the full lifecycle of projects from planning through to completion

• Deliver works to agreed timelines budgets and specifications

• Develop and maintain project programmes tracking progress and performance

• Lead site teams subcontractors and suppliers to ensure efficient delivery

• Allocate labour plant and materials to maximise productivity

• Conduct site inspections and monitor performance against programme and standards

• Create and manage safe systems of work including RAMS

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures

• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities

• Oversee quality assurance inspections audits and project handovers

• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout delivery

What youll get;

• Full ownership of projects from planning through to successful delivery

• Opportunity to work on varied civil engineering and infrastructure projects

• A high level of autonomy with support from an experienced team

• Ongoing development to strengthen your technical and leadership skills

• Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation

• Exposure to all aspects of project delivery from commercial to operational

• A safety-first culture with strong systems and support in place

• The chance to lead teams and make a visible impact on project success

What were looking for;

• Proven experience managing civil engineering or infrastructure projects

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies (e.g. highways drainage utilities earthworks)

• Experience managing budgets and commercial performance

• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and compliance standards

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering

• SMSTS (essential)

• Black CSCS Card (essential)

Desirable:

• NEBOSH or IOSH

• Temporary Works Coordinator

• Appointed Person (Lifting)

• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management (or working towards)

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations (2015)

What to expect from our recruitment process at Ground Control

We aim to make our process clear supportive and straightforward - so you always know whats coming next.

• Application review: Once you apply our Talent team will carefully review your application against the key skills for the role

• Optional video: Youll have the chance to submit a short video to showcase your skills and personality- this is completely optional

• Intro call: If youre a good match well invite you to book a short (up to 30 minutes) telephone interview at a time that suits you

• First interview: If selected youll then take part in an interview either on Teams or in person depending on the role

• Next steps: For some roles there may be a technical assessment and a second-stage interview either on teams or in person.

Well keep you updated throughout and make sure you feel supported at every stage.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience

• Performancelinked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.

• Pension scheme helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes celebrating and rewarding great work

• Private GP service fast convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels.

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