Senior Project Manager

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Long-term career progression

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver a 600-unit residential development in Glasgow. You will oversee all operational, programme, commercial, and health and safety aspects, coordinating with senior leadership, site teams, consultants, and subcontractors to drive quality and timely delivery.

This role offers long-term security, a clear career path, and the chance to lead a flagship scheme from inception to completion within a reputable developer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use developments.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent programme management and commercial awareness.
• Experience with main contractor or residential developer environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a major 600-unit residential development in Glasgow.
• Manage project programme, budgets, quality, and operational performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary construction teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained throughout the project.
• Provide leadership and mentoring across the project team.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Construction qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Senior Project Manager Large Scale Residential Development Glasgow

Contract Scotland is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading residential developer to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager for a major 600-unit development project in Glasgow.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded business delivering one of the city s most significant large-scale residential developments. The project itself is both technically and commercially interesting, offering long-term security, strong career prospects, and the chance to lead a flagship scheme from a senior position.

We are keen to speak with ambitious construction professionals who have a strong track record in delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use developments and who thrive in complex, fast-paced environments.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of this substantial development, overseeing all operational, programme, commercial, and health & safety aspects of the project.

Working closely with senior leadership, site teams, consultants, and subcontractors, you will play a key role in driving quality, performance, and delivery throughout the lifecycle of the development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a major 600-unit residential development in Glasgow
• Manage project programme, budgets, quality, and operational performance
• Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary construction teams
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at all times
• Build strong relationships with consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Identify and manage project risks and delivery challenges
• Drive programme efficiencies while maintaining exceptional build quality
• Provide leadership and mentoring across the wider project team

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use developments
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Excellent commercial awareness and programme management skills
• Main contractor or residential developer background preferred
• Ability to manage complex projects from inception through to completion
• Relevant construction qualifications advantageous

What s On Offer

• Opportunity to lead a flagship residential development in Glasgow
• Long-term career progression with a respected developer
• Very competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Stable pipeline of future work
• Supportive and forward-thinking working environment

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