Plant Manager

Description:

Plant Manager – Major Renewable Infrastructure Project

Near Inverness, Scotland

Competitive Salary + Accommodation/Travel Support + Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Plant Manager to join a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering a major renewable energy and civil engineering project in the Scottish Highlands.

This nationally significant infrastructure scheme forms part of a long-term UK energy investment programme supporting the resilience of the UK electricity network and includes large-scale civil engineering, tunnelling, infrastructure, and associated enabling works.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing plant operations, fleet, facilities, accommodation, compounds, and project logistics across a major live construction environment, ensuring assets are sourced, maintained, and managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a key operational role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of one of the UK’s most technically complex infrastructure and renewable energy developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage plant hire, procurement, and supplier agreements across the project

• Ensure plant and equipment are sourced under suitable commercial and operational conditions

• Oversee project compounds, offices, accommodation facilities, storage areas, and associated infrastructure

• Support the leasing and management of land and property required for project delivery

• Manage vehicle and bus fleet operations, ensuring maintenance and legal compliance standards are met

• Liaise with suppliers, landlords, solicitors, land agents, and the wider project team

• Ensure plant, fleet, and facilities remain operational, compliant, and fit for purpose

• Support efficient project logistics and operational coordination across the site

• Monitor costs, supplier performance, and operational efficiency

• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with HSEQ standards throughout the project

Project Scope Includes:

• Renewable energy infrastructure

• Major civil engineering works

• Tunnelling and underground works

• Temporary compounds and workforce accommodation

• Plant and fleet operations

• Long-term infrastructure and engineering programme

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Plant Manager, Fleet Manager, Logistics Manager, or Facilities Manager within major construction or infrastructure projects

• Strong understanding of plant hire arrangements, supplier management, and fleet operations

• Experience managing compounds, accommodation facilities, offices, or logistics operations within live construction environments

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

• Good understanding of vehicle leasing and plant hire conditions

• Knowledge of Scottish land/property leasing arrangements would be advantageous

• Organised, practical, and capable of working within a fast-paced construction environment

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

The project is based near Inverness, Scotland. Accommodation and travel support can be provided for candidates relocating or travelling to site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major infrastructure programme with long-term project security and the opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most significant renewable energy developments