Project Manager - Central Government

Role: Project Manager REF 104547
Contract Length: Until end of Jan 2027
Location: Hybrid/Scotland - the candidate will be required to travel around Scottish sites, this could be 2/3 days per week so candidate needs to be based locally
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up £283.48 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for a Project Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROJECT MANAGER

• Manage multiple small to medium-sized projects simultaneously.
• Oversee project delivery from initiation through to completion.
• Respond to operational incidents and emerging site risks.
• Conduct regular site visits across Scotland (approximately 60% of time on site).
• Assess mining subsidence issues and geotechnical risks.
• Make initial site assessments and determine immediate actions required.
• Engage framework contractors where urgent remediation or safety measures are needed.
• Coordinate investigations, surveys, and specialist advice.
• Cover for other team members and provide project/site briefings when necessary.
• Manage project risks, stakeholder communications, and health & safety considerations.
• Work closely with contractors, engineers, and operational teams.

  SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER

• Project Management experience within:
  • Construction
  • Civil Engineering
  • Ground Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
• Incident management and reactive works experience.
• Strong understanding of site-based risk assessment.
• Health & Safety awareness in construction or engineering environments.
• Experience visiting sites and making practical operational decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

  Desirable

• Exposure to NEC4 contracts (basic understanding is sufficient).
• Experience relating to:
  • Coal mining environments
  • Mining subsidence
  • Ground movement risks
  • Geotechnical investigations
• Knowledge of ground investigation works and remediation projects.

  Ideal Candidate Profile

  The ideal candidate is likely to come from:

• Civil Engineering Project Management
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Ground Engineering
• Infrastructure Construction
• Mining or Quarrying Projects

Comfortable attending sites independently, identifying hazards and risks, arranging immediate mitigation measures, coordinating contractors, and turning site issues into structured project plans.

If you are a Project Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.