Construction Project Manager

Escape; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead a major site transformation programme on a 18 month fixed-term contract. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering construction projects safely, on programme and within budget, reporting to the Head of Site Development.

You will collaborate with internal teams, principal contractors, contractors and external stakeholders to minimise disruption, manage demolition, groundworks, civil engineering and new

Qualifications

• 5+ years' construction project management experience.
• HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction site safety.
• IOSH Construction certification or equivalent.
• Experience managing contractors and high-risk construction activities.
• Strong project planning, programming and stakeholder management skills.
• Desirable: NEC3/NEC4 and CEMAR experience, professional membership, and experience within manufacturing, industrial, marine, defence, infrastructure or other operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe delivery of construction, infrastructure and site improvement projects.
• Manage demolition, groundworks, civil engineering and new construction activities.
• Coordinate construction and capital equipment installation programmes.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, including progress reviews and performance.
• Monitor projects against programme, budget, quality and risk objectives.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and HSE requirements.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Facilities teams.
• Support NEC contract administration and commercial management.
• Maintain effective project governance and delivery processes.
• Build strong working relationships with contractors, consultants and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Construction PM experience

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

HND / Degree in Construction or Engineering

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 familiarity

CEMAR knowledge

Job description

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a major site transformation programme for a 18 month FTC.

Reporting to the Head of Site Development, you will take responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering construction projects safely, on programme and within budget.

You will work closely with internal teams, principal contractors, specialist subcontractors and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

• Lead the safe delivery of construction, infrastructure and site improvement projects
• Manage demolition, groundworks, civil engineering and new construction activities
• Coordinate construction and capital equipment installation programmes
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, including progress reviews and performance
• Monitor projects against programme, budget, quality and risk objectives
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and HSE requirements
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Facilities teams
• Support NEC contract administration and commercial management
• Maintain effective project governance and delivery processes
• Build strong working relationships with contractors, consultants and regulatory bodies

About You

You'll be an experienced Construction Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex industrial, infrastructure, construction or heavy engineering projects.

You'll ideally have:

• Minimum 5 years' construction project management experience
• HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction site safety
• IOSH Construction certification or equivalent
• Experience managing contractors and high-risk construction activities
• Strong project planning, programming and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skillsDesirable: NEC3/NEC4 and CEMAR experience, professional membership, and experience within manufacturing, industrial, marine, defence, infrastructure or other operational environments.