Project Manager - Construction

Escape Recruitment Services; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape Recruitment Services seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead a major site transformation programme on a fixed-term basis for 18 months. You will oversee construction, infrastructure and site modernisation projects within a live industrial environment, delivering to programme and budget.

Reporting to the Head of Site Development, you will coordinate internal teams, principal contractors and external stakeholders to minimise disruption and ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' construction project management experience.
• HND, Degree or equivalent in Construction or Engineering.
• 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 abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Safety compliance

CDM Regulations

Contractor management

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

CEMAR

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a major site transformation programme for 18-Month FTC.

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.