Project Manager

About the Opportunity

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender handover and pre‑start activities
• Oversee site mobilisation and set‑up
• Establish project controls, reporting processes, and document management systems
• Lead short-term planning (2–6 weeks) and manage interfaces
• Chair progress reviews and ensure accurate reporting
• Monitor progress against cost plans
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities
• Ensure compliance with specifications and drawings
• Interface with VL Technical/Design teams

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 a 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Training and development opportunities
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance program for mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

About Company

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 utilizing the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser is able to ensure our staff provide unrivaled resources and expertise to our clients.

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.

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 careers@volkerwessels.co.uk

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.