Project Manager Construction

JR United Kingdom; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Scotland seeks an experienced Project Manager for its growing social housing installations team. The successful candidate will oversee project operations, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion, while also providing mentorship to teams. This opportunity offers excellent career progression within a supportive environment committed to quality and service excellence.

Benefits

Company incentives and hospitality days

Extensive technical training

Full use of company resources

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the construction industry.
• Certificate in health and safety required.
• Ability to manage teams and coordinate logistics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage labour, materials, and costs for projects.
• Conduct quality and safety audits.
• Lead fitting teams and address project issues.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Time Management

Site Management Practices

Education

Degree in Construction or Engineering

Health and Safety Certification

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Client:

C R SMITH GLAZIERS (DUNFERMLINE) LIMITED

Location:

musselburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

20.07.2025

Expiry Date:

03.09.2025

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Company Overview

CR Smith is a dynamic manufacturing and installation organisation of custom windows, doors and living spaces products and services.

RatedExcellenton Trust Pilot with over 5000 reviews and voted thebestcompany in the UK in our sector by consumer championWhich.co.uk,the customer experience and service is at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated, Project Manager to become part of our rapidly growing social housing installations team, with opportunities to develop throughout our wider business. As Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all operations run smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

This role will cover Scotland's central belt and will require strong leadership skills, excellent time management, and a thorough understanding of site management practices. The ideal candidate will be proactive in problem-solving and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and managing labour, material and costs to ensure projects are carried out safely, on time and to the highest standards
• Conducting quality and safety audits in accordance with our management system
• Managing improvements in health and safety
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, including daily logs, incident reports, and progress updates
• Leading your fitting teams and addressing any issues or delays promptly to minimise disruptions to the project timeline
• 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:

• 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
• Excellent career progression opportunities and mentoring schemes

We are looking for a 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 people management role within the construction or building industry who has the ability to adapt. 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 Scotlands 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 advantageous but not essential for candidates to be educated to degree standard, preferably in a construction or engineering discipline. Health and safety certification is required.

If you have the Project Management skills and experience required, please apply.