Senior Construction Project Manager – Major Build

Contract Scotland; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major construction project in the UK. The role covers delivery from planning and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover, leading site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.

The position requires ownership, decisive leadership under pressure, and the ability to keep the project on time, on budget and to quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major construction projects as a Project Manager.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of programme management, commercial delivery and construction contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractors, budgets and project risks.
• A strong commitment to health and safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for project planning, delivery, monitoring and close-out.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
• Drive programme delivery, milestones and resource planning.
• Manage budgets, cost control and commercial performance.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and supply chain coordination.
• Lead project risk reviews and resolve issues before they impact delivery.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality.
• Coordinate procurement and resource planning to keep the project on track.
• Produce accurate project reports and maintain key project records.
• Manage change control and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Construction contracts

Budget management

Risk management

Health and safety

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major construction project in the UK. The role covers delivery from planning and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover, leading site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.

The position requires ownership, decisive leadership under pressure, and the ability to keep the project on time, on budget and to quality standards in a fast-paced environment.