Social Value Manager
Job Title
Social Value Manager – Scotland
Location
Scotland (with regional travel)
Role Purpose
The Social Value Manager will lead the development, delivery and reporting of Social Value across Omexom’s Scottish projects. The role plays a critical part in supporting successful tenders, strengthening community relationships, meeting client and regulatory expectations, and enhancing Omexom’s positive impact across the communities in which it operates.
Working closely with project teams, clients, supply chain partners and local stakeholders, the postholder will champion Social Value from project inception through to completion, ensuring commitments are meaningful, measurable and aligned with Omexom’s values.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Commercial and SHEQ teams to embed Social Value into project delivery and share best practice
Support bid and tender teams by developing robust, client-aligned Social Value responses that are deliverable, measurable and contribute to successful tender outcomes
Develop and implement project-specific Social Value Plans aligned with client requirements, regional priorities and Omexom’s Sustainability Strategy
Track, measure and report Social Value outputs and outcomes, maintaining accurate records in line with client, contractual and internal requirements
Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks (e.g. TOMs and client-specific systems) and support audit requirements
Identify and deliver opportunities for added value beyond contractual requirements
Represent Omexom in client forums and collaborate to align Social Value activity with client and local economic priorities
Promote best practice and externally showcase Social Value achievements
Community Engagement, Education & Legacy
Act as regional lead for stakeholder engagement across Scotland
Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, education providers, employability organisations, community groups and charity partners
Deliver engagement activities including careers events, STEM initiatives, employability programmes and community outreach
Promote apprenticeships, placements and work experience opportunities in collaboration with HR and project teams
Manage regional charity partnerships and community investment activity, acting as key point of contact and coordinating delivery across projects
Ensure all initiatives deliver measurable community and environmental benefits aligned to project locations and client priorities
Identify and support long-term legacy opportunities that create sustained local impact
Contribute to case studies and internal communications to evidence Social Value and community impact
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience in a Social Value, CSR or Community Engagement role, ideally within construction, utilities or infrastructure
Strong understanding of Social Value in the UK construction sector
Experience developing Social Value Plans
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects across different locations
Strong reporting, data management and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel regionally)
Desirable
Experience working on infrastructure, energy, utilities or civil engineering projects
Experience managing charity partnerships or community investment programmes
Experience of working with or within local authorities or relevant stake holders
Personal Attributes
Proactive and self‑motivated
Passionate about communities, education and positive social impact
Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
Pragmatic, solutions‑focused and organised
Strong ambassador for Omexom’s values and brand
- Department
- Regional
- Locations
- Scotland