Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: As the OT Project Manager, you will play a key role in leading the successful delivery of Operational Technology (OT) projects across complex industrial and critical national infrastructure environments. You will manage projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timelines, budgets and quality standards, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining effective project governance. Working closely with clients and specialists across OT, cyber security,...

Senior Site Manager North Scotland Location: Peterhead & Caithness Sector: Civil Engineering / Energy Infrastructure Role Type: Site-based Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of major linear civil engineering works across North Scotland. The position will support the construction of critical energy infrastructure, forming part of major onshore cable route projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating site delivery, managing multiple work fronts and ensuring construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards. The organisation is involved in the delivery of some of Europe s most technically demanding energy infrastructure projects, contributing to the development of a more secure and sustainable electricity network through large-scale high-voltage transmission systems. The Role You will take a lead...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. We are seeking an experienced Technical Operations Manager to lead our Technical Operations function across Digital Workplace, Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Application Support, Integration, and Database Services. You'll drive operational excellence, service performance, and customer outcomes while leading operational teams as one cohesive function. What the role looks like : Lead the Technical Operations function across digital workplace, infrastructure, cloud platforms, application support, integration and database...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  We are looking for an experienced Planning Manager to support a major M&A programme comprising 50+ projects . This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining an integrated programme plan, ensuring project milestones, dependencies, and critical delivery activities are aligned across the wider portfolio. Working closely with Project Managers and programme stakeholders, you will gather project schedules, identify interdependencies, and provide clear visibility of the programme's critical path. Key...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: As a Service Delivery Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping, leading, and continuously improving service delivery. You’ll be responsible for ensuring services are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in line with agreed KPIs and SLAs, while supporting business growth and maintaining strong customer relationships. This role sits within an expanding team and offers the opportunity to influence service management practices, work across multiple contracts and geographies, and help mature service processes...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: As a Senior Subsurface Data Manager , you will take a leading role in managing and developing the subsurface data landscape within a client environment, supporting Geoscience and Exploration teams with high-quality, accessible and reliable data. Working across well and seismic data, you will manage key activities throughout the data lifecycle, including data receipt, loading, conversion, transfer, quality control and archiving. You will act as an important interface between the Geoscience community and Data...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  About the role: As the Subsurface Data Manager, you will ensure the integrity and accessibility of subsurface data, including seismic and well log data, across operated and non-operated assets. Acting as the trusted "single source of truth," you will manage a high-quality corporate data store, support key projects, and align data stewardship services with business needs. You will also ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for data retention and reporting, enabling smarter decision-making, reducing risks, and...

About the Role Technical Software Development Manager - Embedded Systems Full-Time, Permanent Inchinnan or Westhill with Hybrid working Please note that this role requires security checks. The Role: As Technical Software Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in defining and driving the software vision, strategy, and roadmap across key JFD product lines, ensuring alignment with wider product and business objectives. Working closely with customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams, you will help define future software capabilities and requirements for both commercial and defence products. This is a highly influential leadership role, responsible for ensuring software development activities align with JFD's engineering strategy, governance framework, and quality standards, while delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions that meet customer needs and business goals. What you'll be doing: • Lead the development...

About the Role Business Development Manager Full-Time, Permanent Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire The Role: The Business Development Manager - CFE will play a key role in supporting the growth of our client base across the UK, Europe and Africa, focusing on the CFE sector within Oil & Gas, Offshore Wind and Renewables. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to further develop their business development career, whether already operating in a sales-focused role or ready to take the next step into a broader business development position. Working closely with internal stakeholders and customers, you will support lead generation activities, contribute to proposal development and tender submissions, and help drive successful contract awards. While CFE remains the primary focus, the role also provides exposure across the wider Energy Services portfolio, offering opportunities to collaborate on a broad range of commercial,...

Heavy Civils & Structures Location: North East Scotland Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 Months - Scope to extend The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join a major infrastructure project, overseeing the delivery of complex heavy civil engineering and structural construction works. The role will focus on managing site operations across reinforced concrete, structural steel, structures, underground infrastructure and associated building works. You will lead site teams and subcontractors, coordinate construction activities and ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and in accordance with the required quality standards. This is a long-term contract opportunity, with the project expected to run until 2028 and potential for extension. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate construction teams and subcontractors across multiple heavy civils and structural work packages. Oversee reinforced concrete, structural steel,...

Area Sales Manager - Automotive Parts & Trade Sales 35,000- 38,000 Basic Salary (DOE) + Bonus OTE 42,500+ Company Car & Fuel Card Field-Based Aberdeen & Surrounding Areas Ideal locations include deal locations include Aberdeen, Westhill, Stonehaven, Inverurie, Portlethen, Banchory, Ellon, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Kintore, Kemnay, Dyce, Balmedie, Newmachar, Oldmeldrum, Blackburn, Laurencekirk, Turriff, Alford and surrounding areas. Join a Global Automotive Brand and Take Ownership of a High-Potential Territory Are you an ambitious automotive sales professional who enjoys building strong customer relationships, developing accounts, and winning new business? This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised vehicle manufacturer, supporting independent garages and workshops with genuine automotive parts and manufacturer-backed programmes. You'll inherit an established territory with existing customer relationships, giving you a strong...

Astute's Power Team is partnering with an established electrical services provider looking to expand its High Voltage capabilities to recruit a Contracts Manager for its Aberdeen office. The strategically important Contracts Manager role comes with a salary of 55,000- 60,000 per annum, dependent on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate, alongside the opportunity to shape a new division and progress into a senior operational and leadership position. If you're a Contracts Manager or Project Manager with strong High Voltage experience and are looking to work for an organisation where you can take ownership, influence business growth and help establish a new division, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Contracts Manager role Reporting to the senior management team, you will: Establish and develop the High Voltage division in Aberdeen, identifying the operational requirements, resources and processes needed to support its...

Group HSEQ Manager Group position based in Aberdeen Headquarters, with travel to other Hydrasun or Customer locations as required. The Group HSEQ Manager will ensure effective delivery of the required levels of performance related to HSE & Quality Assurance targets, objectives and KPI s, whilst fostering & promoting a continuous improvement culture The Group HSEQ Manager will Demonstrate leadership in HSE & Quality Assurance activities across the Hydrasun Group, providing professional guidance and support to all internal and external stakeholders To assure and maintain compliance with the Hydrasun Quality Management system to the ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 standards. Responsibilities of the Role To drive clear leadership and engagement with the management team across the organisation, to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the defined HSE & Quality objectives with a clear focus on Management responsibility and overall Risk...

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER £500 £550 PER DAY PAYE 12-Month Contract Monday Friday Ready for a contract that puts you at the heart of project delivery? We re looking for an experienced Construction Manager who can take control of complex construction operations, lead from the front and keep a major project moving. With a 12-month contract and £500 £550 per day PAYE, this is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role and make a real impact on how work gets delivered. THE CHALLENGE This isn t just about keeping an eye on site. You ll be driving operations, bringing multiple teams together and making sure every stage of construction is properly planned, coordinated and delivered. You ll take ownership of work packages, manage subcontractors and lead site teams to ensure the right people, plant and materials are in place at the right time. When challenges arise, you ll be expected to take the lead, find solutions and keep progress on track. WHAT YOU LL BE DOING • Taking the...

Project Manager £500 £550 per day PAYE 12-Month Contract Monday Friday Major Construction Project Ready for your next contract? This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on a major construction project, bringing together people, programmes and resources to drive successful delivery. Offering £500 £550 per day PAYE only, this 12-month contract is suited to a commercially aware Project Manager who can take ownership, make decisions under pressure and lead a team towards a common goal. The Role You'll have overall responsibility for delivering the project from planning and procurement through to construction, commissioning and final handover. Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders, you'll ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can see the bigger picture while staying in control of the detail,...

Are you an experienced Works Manager looking for a fast-paced, high-impact contract where safety, leadership, and operational excellence take centre stage? I am absolutely thrilled to be partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future. We are actively seeking a dynamic, decisive, and safety-focused Works Manager to spearhead site operations for a key project based in Peterhead. If you thrive on leading multi-disciplinary teams and have a proven track record in both rail and highway sectors, this short-term contract is the perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise on a highly prestigious site! Job Title: Works Manager Location: Peterhead (AB42) Contract Duration: ASAP - 18/12/2026 (could be extended further) Pay rate: 35 per hour (umbrella Inside IR35) Hours: 7-7 Mon - Fri, 7-1 Sat About the Role: As the Works Manager, you will take overall responsibility for...

Project Manager Long-Term Freelance Location: Tayside, Scotland Rate : £33 £35 per hour The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a construction team delivering projects across Tayside on a long-term freelance basis. This role would suit a commercially minded Project Manager with strong site-based experience and a background in delivering a varied portfolio of construction projects. Experience across commercial developments, student accommodation and residential housing would be particularly desirable. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget. The Role As Project Manager, your responsibilities will include: Managing construction projects from inception through to completion. Overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered to the required...

Site Manager Tayside Permanent We re working with an established construction contractor with a strong pipeline of ongoing and upcoming projects across Tayside, who are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to support their continued workload. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business delivering a varied portfolio of construction projects, with the flexibility to take ownership of your own site or work as part of a larger project team. The Role Depending on the project, you ll be responsible for managing your own site or overseeing a section of a larger development, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Key responsibilities will include: - Managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring programmes and milestones are achieved. - Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel. - Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and environmental compliance. - Monitoring...

Production Manager Location: Angus, Scotland Salary: 40-45k DOE Contract: Permanent About the Role I am seeking an experienced and practical Production Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a chemical manufacturing plant in Angus on behalf of my client. This is a hands-on management role, combining leadership of a small production team with direct involvement in the practical operation of the plant. You will play a key role in ensuring production runs safely, efficiently and consistently to the required quality standards, while troubleshooting operational issues and identifying opportunities for improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background who enjoys taking ownership, making decisions and helping develop a growing operation. About You You will be a practical, organised and proactive individual with experience in chemical, process or similar manufacturing operations. You will be...

Site Manager Location: Elgin, Moray Salary: £50,000 £60,000 per annum Site Manager £16m Construction Project An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join an established construction business delivering a major £16 million project in Elgin . This is a high-profile and technically varied project, involving a combination of complex internal fit-out, specialist installations, new-build construction and external works. We are looking for an experienced Site Manager who can take ownership of site operations and play a key role in delivering the project safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard. The Project The £16m development incorporates a diverse range of construction and specialist works, including: Extensive internal timber lining Metal stud partitioning Curtain walling Specialist ventilation systems Bespoke flooring A new reception area and bespoke reception desk Two auditoriums A two-storey extension A new studio...