Project Manager Construction

CR Smith; Cowdenbeath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Cowdenbeath is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their team. This role involves planning and managing projects to ensure quality and safety. Ideal candidates should have strong people management skills and a background in construction project management. The firm offers excellent salary and career advancement opportunities, with additional perks such as a company vehicle and extensive technical training.

Benefits

Company vehicle & fuel card

Company incentives and hospitality days

Extensive technical training

Excellent career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management within construction.
• Experience in leading teams, preferably in social housing.
• Health and safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage labour, materials, and costs on projects.
• Conduct quality and safety audits.
• Provide ongoing training for installations.

Skills

People management skills

Project management

Health and safety management

Education

Degree in construction or engineering

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - East of Scotland

CR Smith is a dynamic manufacturing and installation organisation of custom-made windows, doors and living spaces products and services. Rated Excellent on Trust Pilot with over 5000 reviews and voted the best company in the UK in our sector by consumer champion Which, the customer experience and service is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced, Construction Project Manager to become part of our rapidly growing commercial social housing installations team, with opportunities to develop throughout our wider business. We provide state of the art, thermal efficient products which are in higher demand than ever before. This is a truly unique opportunity to be involved in a buoyant market where you can develop and significantly grow your earnings in the process.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing labour, material and costs to ensure projects are carried out safely, on time and to the highest standard.
• Conducting quality and safety audits in accordance with our management system.
• Managing improvements in health and safety.
• Providing ongoing training to ensure all installations are carried out to our unique fitting details.
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues to support their continuous development.
• Liaising with our supply chain to consistently improve quality and logistics systems to maximise output and productivity.

What we offer

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (Dependant on experience)
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Company incentives and hospitality days
• Latest advanced technology
• Extensive technical training
• Full use of company resources and internal support across the business to allow dedication to the role required
• Attractive working hours
• External continuous professional development courses
• Excellent career opportunities and mentoring scheme

Candidate profile

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager who comes with natural people management skills, who is not afraid to lead from the front but also work as part of the wider team. This could be someone coming from an operational management, commercial management or project management role within the construction or building industry who has the ability to transfer their skills. We will also consider individuals who may have worked directly within the social housing market and have experience in leading teams.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic individual with a proven track record in project management to join one of Scotland’s leading brands, offering fantastic career opportunities and the autonomy to make a real difference within an organisation already committed to growth, service excellence, uncompromising quality and safety standards.

It is preferred but not essential for candidates to be educated to degree standard, preferably in a construction or engineering discipline. Health and safety certification is required.