Construction Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of capital programmes. You will manage full project lifecycles, lead multidisciplinary teams, and control budgets while ensuring compliance with contracts. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in consultancy or construction, with proven infrastructure project management skills. Join us to shape the future in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discount vouchers for restaurants

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in consultancy/construction, with at least 5 years in management.
• Strong experience in infrastructure works within the built environment.
• Experience delivering under NEC4 contracts, including change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from design through to construction.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and inspire collaboration.
• Control budgets, forecast accurately, and track financials.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure delivery

NEC4 contract management

Commercial acumen

Digital tools proficiency

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

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Project Manager - Delivering Design and Construction

The Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for leading onshore delivery of a capital programmes. The role involves guiding project teams, managing interdependencies, and maintaining outputs, requiring strong project management skills and the ability to deliver at pace in a complex environment.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Manage full project lifecycle – from Early Contractor Involvement and design through construction and commissioning
2. Lead multidisciplinary teams – inspire collaboration and maintain momentum across stakeholders
3. Oversee NEC4 contracts – build strong working relationships and monitor contractor performance
4. Control budgets and costs – track financials, forecast accurately, and report against approved budgets
5. Mitigate risk – apply sound risk management and change control throughout the project lifecycle
6. Support project assurance – contribute to reviews and ensure compliance with internal processes
7. Manage schedules and milestones – direct delivery against defined phases and maintain programme integrity
8. Close out contracts – ensure all deliverables, payments, and maintenance agreements are completed

This is a critical role in a fast-paced and demanding environment, ideal for a confident leader with strong infrastructure delivery experience and excellent programme management skills.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Proven Delivery Experience – Minimum 10 years in consultancy and/or construction, with at least 5 years in a management role
• Built Environment Expertise – Strong experience in infrastructure works, particularly within the built environment
• Commercial Acumen – Solid understanding of package costs and value; confident in challenging Compensation Events (CEs)
• NEC4 Contract Management – Practical experience delivering under NEC4, including change and stakeholder management
• Strong IT Skills – Comfortable using digital tools and systems for project delivery and communication

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Operational Environment Experience – Track record of delivery in regulated or complex live environments, e.g., oil and gas nuclear, marine or defence.
• Collaborative Working – Experience working in partnership with diverse stakeholders and delivery partners
• Adaptability – Able to respond to fast-changing requirements with flexibility and composure
• CEMAR or Similar Tools – Familiarity with contract management tools like CEMAR

Additional Information

• Why join the community of Switchers?

The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions

Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects

Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future!

• The ability to gain NSV clearance would be vital for this role.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.