Project Manager

Watkin Jones; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group in Glasgow is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a significant student accommodation project. You will coordinate with subcontractors and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have relevant management experience and hold an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in construction. This role includes fostering relationships with various stakeholders and ensuring project delivery meets quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing construction projects successfully.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for the client throughout the project.
• Coordinate site works and oversee subcontractors.
• Manage risk, reporting, and compliance standards.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Health and safety compliance

Construction project management

Education

NVQ Level 4, HND, or Degree in construction or development

Job description

Watkin Jones are looking to appoint a Project Manager for the The Àrd, a 784-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) led, mixed-use development that will see the regeneration of Portcullis House, a brownfield site at Charing Cross.

The Group has extensive experience of working in Glasgow, completing nine managed student accommodation developments since 2011, approaching 4,000 student homes.

Set to be the tallest residential building in Scotland, at 36 storeys, providing views of the surrounding cityscape, construction will involve partial retention of the old HMRC building on India Street. Upon completion, the scheme will create ensuite rooms and studios, helping to meet the increasing rental housing demands of Glasgow's universities.

As Project Manager, you will act as the primary point of contact for the client and support with responsibility for the successful delivery of the project. You will coordinate site works and subcontractors, manage risk and reporting structures, and support the Construction Director in programme development and design coordination. You'll ensure the highest standards of health and safety, quality, and compliance are maintained throughout the build, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders including architects, engineers, and regulatory bodies.

About you :

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 4, HND, or Degree in a construction, developm...