Project Manager

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join our growing team in Scotland and lead a variety of projects across the Central Belt.

As Project Manager, you will hold accountability for the safe delivery, technical quality, and commercial performance of the project. You will serve as the project lead, ensuring that cost, programme, and HSE objectives are consistently achieved across all phases, from initial conception through to final completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead tender handover and pre-start activities, confirming scope, risks, constraints, prelims and programme intent.
• Oversee site mobilisation and set-up, including welfare, logistics and traffic management arrangements.
• Establish project controls, reporting processes and document management systems aligned to company procedures.
• Lead short-term planning (2-6 weeks), manage interfaces and hold points, and implement recovery plans as required.
• Chair internal and client progress reviews, ensuring updates, as-built information and performance reporting are accurate and timely.
• Monitor progress against cost plans; control labour, plant and materials; reconcile spend versus forecast.
• Identify, assess and manage risks and opportunities; maintain a live risk register and ensure mitigation actions are owned, tracked and reviewed.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings and the ITP; embed right-first-time delivery and reduce defects through effective planning and quality control.
• Interface with VL Technical/Design teams where needed to resolve technical queries and support design compliance.

About you

• Strong management experience, ideally gained via working in a similar position with management responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of cost, value, budgeting and commercial awareness.
• Good knowledge of programme planning and coordinating works effectively.
• Skilled in applying effective management techniques and leading teams.
• Proactive, confident and able to use initiative to resolve issues and drive delivery.
• A background in Civil Engineering
• Technical knowledge in Temporary works
• Familiar with the Preparation and review of RAMS/permits
• SMSTS
• A degree (or nearest equivalent) in Civil Engineering related subject.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [email protected]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.