Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager
Location: Aberdeen or Livingston (Travel to site required)
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 + Company Car + Bonus up to 15%
About the role

We’re looking for two experienced Senior Project Managers (EC&I and Mechanical & Civil) to lead the delivery of complex, multi-million-pound projects across a diverse portfolio.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of project delivery, leading teams of around 20 professionals and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll operate across multiple sites, working with both internal and external stakeholders, while playing a key role in shaping continuous improvement across project delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of major projects to scope, time, cost, and quality targets
Managing and developing multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators, and Planners
Providing visible safety, health, environmental and sustainability (SHES) leadership across project sites
Engaging with internal stakeholders (finance, procurement, operations) and external partners (contractors, designers, regulators) to ensure smooth delivery
Overseeing project governance, risk, and financial performance, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards
Managing contracts under NEC frameworks (Options A, C & E) and ensuring strong commercial control
Leading geographically dispersed teams and overcoming delivery challenges, removing blockers and driving progress
Continuously improving processes and ways of working to enhance project outcomes
About you

You’re a confident and capable leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects and leading high-performing teams in complex environments.

Key Experience & Skills

Proven experience delivering multi-million-pound projects within construction, utilities, or engineering environments
Strong leadership experience, managing large and geographically dispersed teams
Excellent project management capability across risk, cost, schedule, and quality
Solid understanding of contract management (NEC) and commercial controls
Knowledge of CDM regulations and SHES requirements
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
Project Management qualification (e.g. APM or equivalent)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally

Desirable

Experience across EC&I, Mechanical or Civil disciplines
Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH / NEBOSH)
Experience in project financial management and forecasting
Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of high-value, strategically important projects while developing your leadership career in a complex, fast-paced environment.
You’ll have the autonomy to lead, the scale to make an impact, and the opportunity to grow into more senior programme leadership roles.

What we can offer you:

Annual bonus of up to 15% based on personal and company performance
28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
Death in service 10x your basic salary
Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
Professional development and career progression
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role
Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need.

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen