Project Manager (Construction)

Harvey Nash Plc; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Plc in Edinburgh is seeking a Project Manager (Construction) to deliver high-value construction projects on a hybrid basis. You will manage from inception through completion, ensuring time, cost and quality objectives are met, with robust contract administration support.

The role requires coordinating input from technical specialists, overseeing contract management and handover activities, and providing clear project reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex construction projects
• Contract administration and documentation
• Strong reporting and stakeholder coordination

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of construction projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare Employer's Requirements and contract documents.
• Coordinate input from technical and operations teams for compliance.
• Oversee contract management, value for money, and handover with testing and training.
• Produce project reporting including design reviews, progress and financial reports.
• Analyse consultant/contractor documentation and prepare authorisation reports.
• Support development of briefs, specifications and tender evaluations; participate in inspections and defect resolution.
• Mentor junior team members and provide contract guidance.

Job description

Project Manager (Construction)

Edinburgh (Hybrid)

£350 p/d (Inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver high-value and complex construction projects, including new builds, refurbishments and maintenance works. You will ensure successful delivery against agreed time, cost and quality requirements while providing robust project management and contract administration support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of construction projects from inception to completion, preparing Employer's Requirements and compiling accurate contract documentation.
• Coordinate input from technical and operational specialists, ensuring compliance with organisational and legislative requirements.
• Oversee contract management activities, ensuring best practice, value for money and successful project handover with full testing, documentation and training in place.
• Produce clear and comprehensive project reporting throughout the project life cycle, including design reviews, monthly progress and financial reports, weekly updates, audit findings, inspection reports, and defect/remedial reports.
• Analyse consultant and contractor documentation, escalating issues and preparing authorisation reports that clearly outline context, contractual considerations and recommended solutions.
• Support other Project Managers by helping develop project briefs, specifications and technical requirements; undertaking tender evaluations; and participating in on-site and off-site inspections, commissioning and defect resolution.
• Mentor and support junior project management resources as required, and provide best-practice project and contractual guidance to operational and maintenance teams.