Building Project Manager – Cladding

ASA Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Scotland is seeking a qualified Building Project Manager to join the Inflight Delivery and Technical Unit. In this role, you will oversee building assessments, lead project teams, and ensure timely project delivery on a significant national program. Candidates must possess a degree in a built environment discipline and relevant project management accreditation, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in a built environment discipline such as architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• Strong construction project management and contract management experience required.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and management of building assessments.
• Review and assess Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and SBAs.
• Lead virtual teams and manage suppliers for project delivery.

Skills

Construction project management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in built environment discipline

NEC 4 Project Manager Accreditation

Full membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Building Project Manager to join our Client's Inflight Delivery and Technical Unit within the Directorate for Cladding Remediation. You will play a key role in delivering the Single Building Assessment (SBA) and Cladding Remediation Programme, ensuring projects are completed on time, to budget, and to the required specification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and management of building assessments from survey to design and remediation.
• Review and assess Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and SBAs, making recommendations on scope and priority.
• Lead virtual teams and manage suppliers, ensuring effective project delivery.
• Write contract specifications, manage budgets, and verify works to ensure value for money.
• Apply knowledge of NEC ECC and PSC contracts, managing risks and resolving issues.
• Provide contract management and assurance reporting.
• Deliver accurate, timely updates on progress across multiple projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in a built environment discipline (e.g. architecture, engineering, construction/ project management, surveying, fire engineering).
• Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RIAS, RIBA, RICS, ICE, CIOB).
• NEC 4 Project Manager Accreditation.
• Strong construction project management and contract management experience.
• Knowledge of contract law, dispute avoidance, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-profile programme.

Desirable

• Experience in cladding remediation, fire engineering, or building safety projects.
• Background in high-pressure incident management environments.

Contract details

• Location: Glasgow & Edinburgh
• Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: 6 months initially, with potential to extend up to 23 months
• Security: Basic Disclosure Scotland and BPSS clearance required

If you are a qualified build environment professional with the drive to deliver on a programme of national importance, apply now, we'd love to hear from you.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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