Scottish Canals
Project Manager
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Salary: £42,709 - £46,668
Closing Date: 17/07/2026
Department: Estates
Location: Falkirk or Glasgow
Hours Per Week: 35
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Job Description
About Us
Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.
Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team - we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities and services, from boating, and mooring, paddling, walking and wheeling, to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.
As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.
About The Role
We are seeking a Project Manager – Placemaking / Active Travel to join our Estates and Placemaking team. This role will manage the end-to-end delivery of active travel and placemaking capital projects across the canal network, supporting increased walking, cycling and wheeling while protecting the heritage, character and integrity of the canal environment.
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The post holder will deliver multiple capital projects, working within agreed programmes, budgets and funding conditions, and in line with Scottish Canals’ governance and legislative requirements. Projects will be delivered within the framework of our Active Travel Strategy, with a strong focus on implementation and delivery.
You will work closely with colleagues across Scottish Canals, as well as consultants, contractors, local authorities and funding partners, ensuring projects deliver best value and high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, scope and deliver multiple active travel and placemaking projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Manage project lifecycles including planning, sequencing activities, and tracking milestones to avoid delays.
- Coordinate resources, including staff, contractors, and equipment, to ensure successful project execution.
- Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans and cashflows, including supporting and managing external grant-funded projects in line with funder requirements.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, health & safety, and CDM requirements.
- Identify and manage project risks, escalating issues where necessary.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and partners, maintaining clear communication throughout delivery.
- Ensure environmental, heritage, and sustainability considerations are embedded across all project stages.
About The Reward
This role offers a progressive starting salary of £42,709 - £46,668 (Band E).
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Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 224 hours, and 6 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, a health cash plan, and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
About You
Qualifications and knowledge required:
- Degree (min HND/C) qualified in a relevant engineering or construction discipline.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts and construction project delivery.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Skills And Experience Required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar project management role.
- Proven experience in managing construction contracts, including cost control and contractor performance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Qualities & Abilities Required
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
- Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong attention to detail and highly numerate mindset.
- Open, honest, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
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