Project Manager

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager for an established construction contractor in Edinburgh, specialising in commercial fit-out, refurbishment and bespoke joinery.

You will lead projects from handover through construction to completion, coordinating clients, subcontractors and site teams, ensuring safety, programme, budget and quality across portfolios.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry.
• Experience in commercial fit-out, refurbishment, interiors or joinery-led construction.
• Track record delivering projects from start to finish.
• Strong programming, planning and organisational skills.
• Understanding of project costs and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and trades.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• SMSTS and construction qualifications are advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial handover through construction to practical completion.
• Develop, manage and monitor project programmes.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress, costs and resources, identifying potential issues at an early stage.
• Work closely with the commercial team regarding procurement, variations, valuations and project costs.
• Coordinate procurement of subcontract packages, materials and specialist joinery.
• Chair and attend project, client and subcontractor meetings.
• Ensure appropriate health & safety procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality throughout each project.
• Manage design information, RFIs and technical queries.
• Ensure snagging, commissioning and handover are completed efficiently.
• Provide regular progress reporting to senior management.
• Support and manage Site Managers and site-based teams across allocated projects.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Budget management

Programme scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Health & safety knowledge

Education

SMSTS qualification (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

Job description

Location: Edinburgh

Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, DOE

The Role

An established and growing construction contractor specialising in high-quality commercial fit-out, refurbishment and bespoke joinery projects is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join its team.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the delivery of projects from pre-construction/handover through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects and working closely with clients, subcontractors, site teams and the wider commercial and operational departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial handover through construction to practical completion.
• Develop, manage and monitor project programmes.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress, costs and resources, identifying potential issues at an early stage.
• Work closely with the commercial team regarding procurement, variations, valuations and project costs.
• Coordinate procurement of subcontract packages, materials and specialist joinery.
• Chair and attend project, client and subcontractor meetings.
• Ensure appropriate health & safety procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality throughout each project.
• Manage design information, RFIs and technical queries.
• Ensure snagging, commissioning and handover are completed efficiently.
• Provide regular progress reporting to senior management.
• Support and manage Site Managers and site-based teams across allocated projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong experience within commercial fit-out, refurbishment, interiors or joinery-led construction.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering projects from commencement through to completion.
• Strong programming, planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of project costs.
• The ability to manage multiple subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• A practical understanding of construction methods, drawings and specifications.
• Good knowledge of health & safety requirements.
• The ability to identify problems quickly and implement practical solutions.
• SMSTS and relevant construction qualifications are advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join an established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects. The position offers a varied workload, significant responsibility and the opportunity to become a key member of the company's operational team.

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered depending on experience