Project Manager

Keltbray Management Services; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keltbray is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major demolition and enabling works project in the Helensburgh area of Scotland. You will plan, coordinate and deliver safely, to programme, within budget and to the required quality standards, reporting to the Operations Director.

You will have NEC contract administration experience, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to operate in complex, regulated environments, with a track record of directing major contractors and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• SMSTS and CSCS card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe delivery of major demolition and enabling works from mobilisation to completion.
• Manage project teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners to meet programme, cost, and quality.
• Administer NEC contracts, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Accepted Programmes, Defined Cost and change control.
• Use CEMAR for contract administration and communications management.
• Develop and monitor programmes, resource plans, risk registers, and mitigations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements (CDM).
• Manage budgets, forecasting, cost control, and reporting with commercial teams.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Lead project governance, reporting, and assurance reviews.
• Identify risks and opportunities; implement corrective actions.
• Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and company procedures.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Safety culture

Risk management

Education

Construction Management

Tools

CEMAR

MS Office

Job description

The Vacancy

Summary

Keltbray is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the successful delivery of a complex demolition project in the Helensburgh area of Scotland. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering the project safely, efficiently and in line with programme, commercial and quality objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, NEC contract administration experience, stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate within complex, highly regulated project environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the safe delivery of major demolition and enabling works projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Manage project teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to achieve programme, cost and quality objectives.
• Administer NEC contracts, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Accepted Programmes, Defined Cost assessments and change management activities.
• Utilise CEMAR for contract administration and management of contractual communications.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, resource plans, risk registers and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, including CDM regulations and company procedures.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control and reporting in conjunction with commercial teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Lead project governance processes, reporting requirements and assurance reviews.
• Identify project risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate corrective actions where required.
• Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement across project teams.

Requirements

• Significant experience in decommissioning, demolition, energy, nuclear, infrastructure, construction or a similar major-project environment.
• Extensive practical knowledge of NEC contract administration and execution.
• Experience using CEMAR for contract administration.
• Strong understanding of Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Accepted Programmes, Defined Cost, target cost and risk reduction processes.
• Demonstrable experience managing major contractors and supply chains.
• Strong commercial, programme and risk management capability.
• Experience operating within formal project governance and assurance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• The confidence to challenge, influence and make effective decisions in complex environments.
• A strong personal commitment to safety, quality, regulatory compliance and professional standards.
• SC Security Clearance

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• SMSTS and appropriate CSCS card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex demolition and enabling works projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities within one of the UK's leading specialist engineering and construction businesses.
• A collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation and operational excellence.

Diversity & Inclusion

We advocate for difference and champion diversity to foster an inclusive environment that allows our people to bring their true selves to their work every day and enable our people to thrive by promoting health and preventing harm. Keltbray welcomes everyone who shares our values, regardless of their age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, maternity status, marital status, pregnancy, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

The Company

Our purpose is to redefine the way sustainable development is delivered. Based on our collective experience, we collaborate at the earliest stage to design and self-deliver innovative customer solutions across technically demanding built environment and infrastructure sectors. Working in partnership with our stakeholders, we are actively contributing to economic growth, social advancement and environmental protection.

The Benefits

• Flexible working
• Pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• State of the art IT equipment
• Volunteer days

Benefits

• Extra day of annual leave for 'big' birthdays
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Virtual GP
• Enhanced family leave