Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects across Tayside from planning through to completion. This role requires a commercially minded leader with strong site-based experience and a track record across a varied portfolio, including commercial developments and student accommodation.

You will oversee project delivery, manage budgets, schedule work, coordinate subcontractors and ensure safety standards are met while maintaining client relationships

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.
• Understanding of construction programmes, budgets, subcontractor management and delivery.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve issues effectively.
• Hands-on approach with focus on quality, safety and project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations ensuring quality, programme and budget.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitor progress and identify risks, implementing solutions.
• Manage project costs and reporting.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Drive high standards of workmanship and delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

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

As Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Ideally, you will have:

• 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.

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.