Project Manager

Contract Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension contributions

Competitive salary

Job summary

Contract Scotland in Tayside is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead site-based construction projects across Dundee and the surrounding area. You will oversee a portfolio from planning to completion, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires a commercially minded leader with experience in commercial developments, student accommodation and housing. You will coordinate subcontractors and internal teams, manage budgets and report progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry.
• Experience delivering commercial projects, student accommodation and/or residential housing developments.
• Strong site-based project management experience.
• Good understanding of construction programmes, budgets, subcontractor management and project delivery.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve issues effectively.
• A hands-on approach, with a strong focus on quality, safety and successful project outcomes.
• Candidates with a strong commercial construction background and experience managing projects predominantly on site are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Managing construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered to the required quality, programme and budget.
• Coordinating subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing effective solutions.
• Managing project costs, commercial performance and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and relevant quality standards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Driving high standards of workmanship, communication and project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Tayside, Scotland

Salary: £65,000-£80,000 + car allowance

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing construction team delivering projects across Tayside.

This role would suit a commercially minded Project Manager with strong site-based experience and a background in delivering a varied portfolio of construction projects. Experience across commercial developments, student accommodation and some residential housing would be particularly desirable.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.

The Role

• Managing construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered to the required quality, programme and budget.
• Coordinating subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing effective solutions.
• Managing project costs, commercial performance and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and relevant quality standards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Driving high standards of workmanship, communication and project delivery.

About You

• We are looking for a proactive and experienced Project Manager who can take ownership of projects and confidently manage the demands of a busy construction environment.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry.
• Experience delivering commercial projects, student accommodation and/or residential housing developments.
• Strong site-based project management experience.
• A good understanding of construction programmes, budgets, subcontractor management and project delivery.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve issues effectively.
• A hands‑on approach, with a strong focus on quality, safety and successful project outcomes.
• Candidates with a strong commercial construction background and experience managing projects predominantly on site are particularly encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £65,000-£80,000, depending on experience and suitability.
• Car allowance: £6,000-£6,500 per annum.
• Pension: Employer pension contributions of 9-10%, following the initial three-month period, alongside employee contributions.

The opportunity to take on a key role within an established construction team.

The chance to contribute to a varied portfolio of projects across Tayside.

The package is flexible for the right candidate, with remuneration reflecting the experience and value they can bring to the business.