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Posted 21 July, 2026

Project Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Aberfeldy, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Your new companyA 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 roleAs 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:

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  • Leading the delivery of large-scale, complex project components within a multi-billion-pound programme
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  • Managing senior stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams on-site
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  • Driving project governance, planning, and execution across all stages
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  • Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
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  • Proactively managing risk, issues, and dependencies
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  • Embedding best practice project management methodologies across the programme
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  • Contributing to strategic decision-making at programme levelWhat you'll need to succeedTo 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.
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  • A proven track record of delivering complex, high-budget (£100m+ ideally) projects
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  • Strong leadership experience managing large, on-site teams and multiple stakeholders
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  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including at senior/executive level
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  • Deep understanding of project governance frameworks and methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent)
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  • Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and contracts
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  • The ability to thrive in a demanding, site-based environment with long working hours
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  • Relevant certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent) will be highly advantageous.What you'll get in returnIn 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.
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  • A competitive salary and benefits package
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  • The opportunity to play a key role in a nationally significant project
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  • Long-term career development within a major programme
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  • Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex delivery challenges
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  • A collaborative, high-performance working environmentWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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