Project Manager - Construction

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead a live site transformation programme. You will deliver construction, infrastructure and site modernisation projects within a busy industrial environment, coordinating demolition, civil works and equipment installation while minimizing operational disruption.

Reporting to the Head of Site Development, you will plan, schedule and control projects, manage contractors, and ensure CDM compliance, risk

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' construction project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and site safety.
• IOSH Construction certification or equivalent.
• Experience managing contractors and high-risk construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe delivery of construction, infrastructure and site improvement projects.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver projects to programme and budget.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, including progress reviews.
• Monitor projects against programme, budget, quality and risk objectives.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and HSE requirements.
• Support NEC contract administration and commercial management.

Skills

Construction project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

HND or Degree in Construction/Engineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a major site transformation programme.

This is a hands-on project management role, delivering a range of construction, infrastructure and site modernisation projects within a live industrial environment. The programme includes demolition, civil engineering, structural works, steel fabrication and infrastructure upgrades, so this is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex projects and seeing them through to completion.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Site Development, you will take responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering construction projects safely, on programme and within budget.

You will work closely with internal teams, principal contractors, specialist subcontractors and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the safe delivery of construction, infrastructure and site improvement projects
• Manage demolition, groundworks, civil engineering and new construction activities
• Coordinate construction and capital equipment installation programmes
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, including progress reviews and performance
• Monitor projects against programme, budget, quality and risk objectives
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and HSE requirements
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Facilities teams
• Support NEC contract administration and commercial management
• Maintain effective project governance and delivery processes
• Build strong working relationships with contractors, consultants and regulatory bodies

About You

You’ll be an experienced Construction Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex industrial, infrastructure, construction or heavy engineering projects.

You'll ideally have:

• Minimum 5 years' construction project management experience
• HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction site safety
• IOSH Construction certification or equivalent
• Experience managing contractors and high-risk construction activities
• Strong project planning, programming and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desirable: NEC3/NEC4 and CEMAR experience, professional membership, and experience within manufacturing, industrial, marine, defence, infrastructure or other operational environments.

If you're an experienced Construction Project Manager who can take ownership, manage multiple stakeholders and get projects delivered, we'd be keen to hear from you.