Project Manager in Glasgow

New Job Opportunity! - Project Manager - 12 Month Contract - Hybrid - Glasgow

Our Client has a requirement for a Project Manager, who will be required to work on a Contract basis in Glasgow.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Glasgow

Contract Length: 12 Month Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Requirements: Eligible for SC Clearance and Sole British National

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the design, delivery, and commissioning phases of electrical systems.
• Provide project management expertise to define and deliver project-specific objectives.
• Apply effective leadership styles to build trust, confidence, and collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Manage NEC4 contracts, maintaining productive relationships with industry partners.
• Monitor contractor performance across quality, time, cost, and reliability.
• Identify and manage emerging risks and issues to avoid programme delays or cost escalation.
• Control project financial performance against approved budgets, including forecasting and reporting.
• Participate in and produce evidence for project assurance and gateway reviews.
• Manage project teams in line with a High Performing Team ethos.
• Ensure compliance with all the clients processes, operating procedures, and key infrastructure processes.
• Review and challenge project schedules, milestones, and review points.
• Establish and manage project budgets in accordance with approved business cases.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and manage funding drawdown arrangements.
• Implement and manage change control processes where appropriate.
• Apply sound risk management processes and methodologies.
• Assess change impacts and make recommendations to approve, defer, or reject changes.
• Update plans, schedules, and communications to reflect approved changes and manage them within configuration management systems.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 10 years’ delivery experience, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Hands-on consultancy and/or construction background.
• Experience delivering infrastructure works within the built environment.
• Proven experience managing electrical or electromechanical projects from design through completion.
• Knowledge of specialised electrical systems with evidence of installation experience.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to challenge Contractor’s Estimates (CEs).
• Hands-on experience delivering projects using NEC4 contracts, including change and stakeholder management.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience delivering projects in complex, live operational environments.
• Familiarity with regulated facilities.
• Experience working in collaborative delivery environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience using CEMAR or similar contract management systems.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Desirable

• Nuclear awareness training (NIC or equivalent).
• SMSTS certification.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Project Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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