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Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Careys Foundation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Edinburgh

Project Manager

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Edinburgh Area

Description

If you're a Project Manager with strong civils and groundworks experience and a passion for building strong client and operational relationships, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in Edinburgh
.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to support ongoing and upcoming projects in the region. This is a permanent position offering long-term career development and the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Quality Management: Lead the achievement of Carey Quality Standards and manage the QA/QC procedures.
  • Safety and Environment: Ensure safety targets are met, conduct daily team discussions, and oversee compliance with lifting plans, RAMS, permits, and inspections.
  • Technical and Engineering: Ensure product design, manufacture, and installation meet project requirements.
  • Logistics: Plan and control deliveries, lifting, and handling, ensuring alignment with project goals and compliance with the Carey Way.
  • Design and Information Management: Oversee the delivery of structural designs, manage design changes, and ensure timely information release.
  • Materials and Procurement: Ensure materials meet specifications, are approved, and are managed through the QA/QC process.
  • Programme Management: Monitor and review project programmes, focusing on meeting milestones, deadlines, and KPIs.
  • Commercial Management: Work closely with the Contracts Manager to develop and manage budgets, monitor costs, and report on project performance.
  • Staffing and Labour Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate the project team, fostering development and performance review attainment.
  • Stakeholder Management: Ensure project team and client requirements are understood and met, focusing on quality and project specifications.
  • Reporting and Support: Report on major project concerns in a timely manner, support lessons learned reporting, and promote the Carey Way.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Higher level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering
  • Technically competent
  • Methodical proactive planner
  • Ability to programme/schedule.
  • Project Management experience with a hard landscaping/groundworks/infrastructure specialist contractor.
  • Commercially and contractually aware
Benefits
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private Healthcare
  • Car Allowance
  • Company Pension
  • Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
  • Health Care Cashplan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Car Leasing Scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Life Assurance
  • Buy/sell holidays
  • Other discounts and Cashback plans
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