Construction Project Manager

Escape; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead a live site transformation programme, delivering demolition, civil engineering, structural works and site modernisation in a busy industrial environment.

Reporting to the Head of Site Development, you will plan, coordinate and deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget, working with internal teams, principal contractors, subcontractors and regulators to minimise disruption.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• HND, Degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering or 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 skills.

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 project management

CDM Regulations

IOSH Construction

Stakeholder management

Planning & programming

Leadership

Communication

Education

HND / Degree in Construction

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a major site transformation programme. This is a hands-on project management role, delivering a range of construction, infrastructure and site modernisation projects within a live industrial environment. The programme includes demolition, civil engineering, structural works, steel fabrication and infrastructure upgrades, so this is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex projects and seeing them through to completion.

The Role

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 skills

Desirable: NEC3/NEC4 and CEMAR experience, professional membership, and experience within manufacturing, industrial, marine, defence, infrastructure or other operational environments.

If you're an experienced Construction Project Manager who can take ownership, manage multiple stakeholders and get projects delivered, we'd be keen to hear from you