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Project Manager
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 450 - 550 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock.
The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years, with the overall works valued at circa £15m.
The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and be able to manage a project of this scale.
Scope of Works:
* Enabling works
* Site preparation
* Earthworks
* Drainage
* Access roads
* Hardstanding
* Equipment foundations
* Fencing foundations
* Ducting and trenching
* Reinstatement
* All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site
Responsibilities:
* Overall responsibility for project delivery from mobilisation through to completion.
* Lead and manage the project delivery team.
* Manage Site Managers, Site Engineers, General Foremen and subcontractors.
* Develop and manage the construction programme.
* Monitor progress, costs, quality and performance.
* Manage client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
* Coordinate the supply chain and subcontractors.
* Manage project risks and resolve issues.
* Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification.
* Oversee completion, snagging and handover.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering.
* Relevant experience working on BESS sites.
* Experience managing major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
* Strong understanding of construction delivery and project management.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills.
* Strong programme and commercial awareness.
* SMSTS.
* CSCS.
* Relevant construction or engineering qualification.
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