Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Contract Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a seasoned Client Project Manager to lead and deliver new build developments up to £10m from pre-construction through handover. You will coordinate with senior leadership, clients, and design teams to ensure programmes, budgets, and quality meet or exceed targets.

The role demands proactive problem-solving, strong communication and a commitment to safety and quality on site, with mentoring of site teams and a collaborative leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing client-led projects in construction.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and sign-offs.
• Understanding of contracts and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage new build construction projects (residential/commercial) up to £10m in value.
• Develop and maintain robust project programmes, ensuring timely delivery against milestones.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, and commercial reporting.
• Drive strong stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants, contractors, and statutory bodies.
• Ensure contractual compliance and manage variations, claims, and risk effectively.
• Oversee health, safety, and quality standards on site in line with company and legislative requirements.
• Mentor and support site teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Skills

Client Project Management

Stakeholder management

Contractual awareness

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

We are assisting a well-established, Bathgate-based developer with decades of continuous operation as they seek to appoint a Client Project Manager as part of a strategically important succession plan within their team.

If you are an experienced Client Project Manager capable in leading new build developments with values up to £10m then we are keen to hear from you. In this role you will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, from pre-construction planning through to handover, ensuring programmes, budgets, and quality standards are met or exceeded.

This is a high-visibility role where you'll work closely with senior leadership, clients, design teams, subcontractors, and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage new build construction projects (residential/commercial) up to £10m in value
• Develop and maintain robust project programmes, ensuring timely delivery against milestones
• Manage project budgets, cost control, and commercial reporting
• Drive strong stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants, contractors, and statutory bodies
• Ensure contractual compliance and manage variations, claims, and risk effectively
• Oversee health, safety, and quality standards on site in line with company and legislative requirements
• Mentor and support site teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

What They're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Client Project Manager within new build construction, ideally with projects up to £10m
• Strong stakeholder management skills—able to build trusted relationships at all levels
• Solid contractual and commercial awareness, with experience managing JCT forms of contract
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and safety

Why Join?

• Work for a stable, respected business with decades of continuous operation
• Be part of a friendly, welcoming team with a genuinely supportive culture
• Benefit from low staff turnover and clear pathways for career progression
• Competitive remuneration package and company benefits

If you're a confident Project Manager with a track record in new build developments and strong commercial acumen, we'd love to hear from you.

Legal Information

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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application