Project Manager - Major Infrastructure Programme

If you are a Project Manager in Scotland and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact James in Hays Construction and Property team on (phone number removed) or email

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

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