Project Manager

United Infrastructure; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee planned maintenance programs across social housing properties. This role involves full project lifecycle management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication skills, and a background in managing refurbishment projects. Knowledge of commercial processes and technical compliance is essential. Join us to deliver innovative solutions for the UK's infrastructure needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social housing planned maintenance or refurbishment projects for a main contractor.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of commercial processes, contract requirements and construction programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall Project Delivery Plan and site activities.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with project requirements and client expectations.
• Act as a visible leader promoting a safe working culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical analysis

Education

SMSTS / SSSTS / CSCS

NVQ Level 6 or 7

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Asta

Job description

Company Description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas :

Utility Infrastructure

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK's largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

Our team of Social Infrastructure division are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of planned maintenance programmes across social housing properties, including kitchens, bathrooms, roofing and wider refurbishment works. The role involves full project lifecycle management, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Planning

• Develop and manage the overall Project Delivery Plan , short-term programmes and site activities.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with project requirements, client expectations and agreed timescales.
• Identify programme risks and opportunities, ensuring corrective action is taken where required.

Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

• Act as a visible leader of HSQ&E , promoting a safe working culture and ensuring legal and company standards are met.
• Resolve any compliance issues promptly and maintain accurate reporting.

People Leadership

• Ensure projects are properly resourced and that teams are effectively led, motivated and supported.
• Conduct inductions, performance reviews, coaching and general people management with HR support where needed.
• Lead by example and promote strong two-way communication across the project team.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Work closely with the Commercial team to align operational and commercial objectives.
• Support preparation of accurate CVRs , monitor project profitability, forecast turnover and manage variations.
• Ensure compliance with contract obligations while protecting the company's commercial interests.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Support senior management in defining project success criteria and monitor ongoing performance.
• Ensure any out-of-scope works are identified, agreed with the client and appropriately valued.

Technical & Supply Chain Oversight

• Coordinate design development, verify specifications and ensure technical compliance.
• Procure, appoint and manage subcontractors, ensuring performance, safety and quality standards are achieved.
• Oversee material, plant and service requirements to deliver an integrated site operation.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing social housing planned maintenance or refurbishment projects for a main contractor.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of commercial processes, contract requirements and construction programmes.
• Ability to analyse technical information and drive high-quality, safe project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven housing refurbishment background for a main contractor desirable
• SMSTS / SSSTS / CSCS
• NVQ 6 or 7 desirable
• Considerate Constructor scheme experience
• Proven ability to prepare and monitor works programmes i.e. Asta, Microsoft Projects
• Commercial understanding
• Ability to prepare and present project reports to senior management and clients
• Ability to prepare and present Construction Phase Plans
• Ability to review, challenge and support contractors RAMS
• IT Literate
• Must have experience within refurbishment i.e. kitchens and bathrooms, EWI works

Additional Information

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click "Apply," it will redirect to "United Infrastructure."