Project Manager - Major Infrastructure Programme

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Your new company
A leading, forward-thinking organisation delivering a landmark, multi-billion-pound infrastructure project based in Taymouth. With significant investment and a long-term vision, this programme represents one of the most high-profile and complex developments in the UK, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative of national importance.

Your new role
As a highly experienced Project Management professional, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of this flagship project. Operating at a senior level, you will lead complex workstreams, ensuring all elements are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

This is a fully site-based role in Taymouth, requiring presence five days per week, with working hours Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm (with an earlier finish on Fridays).

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the delivery of large-scale, complex project components within a multi-billion-pound programme
Managing senior stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams on-site
Driving project governance, planning, and execution across all stages
Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
Proactively managing risk, issues, and dependencies
Embedding best practice project management methodologies across the programme
Contributing to strategic decision-making at programme level

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will be a seasoned project management professional with extensive experience delivering large-scale, high-value projects, ideally within infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments.
A proven track record of delivering complex, high-budget (£100m+ ideally) projects
Strong leadership experience managing large, on-site teams and multiple stakeholders
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including at senior/executive level
Deep understanding of project governance frameworks and methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent)
Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and contracts
The ability to thrive in a demanding, site-based environment with long working hours
Relevant certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent) will be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work on a true landmark, multi-billion-pound project, gaining invaluable experience within a highly respected delivery environment.
A competitive salary and benefits package
The opportunity to play a key role in a nationally significant project
Long-term career development within a major programme
Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex delivery challenges
A collaborative, high-performance working environment

What you need to do now
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