Senior Project Manager

Galliford Try; Inverness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Galliford Try as a Senior Project Manager, leading diverse construction projects across Scotland. You will leverage your expertise in managing multi-site projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project profitability. This role offers significant career growth within a premier contractor in the industry, emphasizing safety and quality.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Save as You Earn share scheme

Private medical options

Paid membership to professional associations

Qualifications

• Experience in design and build, new build, and refurbishment projects.
• Managing multi-site projects with significant budgets.
• Membership to a professional body is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project delivery within budget and timeline.
• Liaise with external clients and consultants.
• Prepare accurate internal and client reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Motivational Skills

Client Management

Education

HNC, ONC or equivalent

Job description

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Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Senior Project Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join the team within Morrison Construction.

Morrison Construction is part of Galliford Try group of companies and is Scotland’s leading contractor with works across health, education, defence and commercial markets, with a well-balanced spread of both public and private sector clients. Our extensive experience and expertise in building projects enables us to understand our clients’ construction needs and deliver solutions that surpass their expectations.

Ideally, you will be based in or around Inverness and will have proven experience working for a Main Contractor.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure that the contracted project works are completed safely, to the specified quality, within or better than the contract programme and budget, with a focus on good client relationships.
• Form part of a winning bid team to support construction deliverables and win strategies.
• Assist and provide technical and financial input to tender submissions for new work.
• Manage day-to-day liaison with external supply chain, consultants, and customers.
• Assist and provide input to all financial aspects of the project to ensure maximum service, maintain, and improve profitability.
• Maintain and enforce safety standards as required by statute and company policies, and ensure all sustainability and environmental requirements are met.
• Responsible for all production aspects from contract award to completion of defects and sign-off.
• Ensure effective commercial control to optimise project profitability and compliance with systems.
• Prepare and present clear, accurate reports internally and to clients.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with external parties, including customers, consultants, and supply chain, delivering projects in accordance with partnering ethos.

About you:

• Experience in the construction industry, specifically on design and build, new build, and refurbishment projects.
• Significant experience managing multi-site projects over a specified value.
• Hold (or be progressing towards) a professional qualification such as HNC, ONC, or equivalent.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team.
• Experience managing clients’ staff and subcontractors throughout the build process.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interpret designs and specifications fully and ensure team compliance.
• Strong leadership, organization, and motivational skills.
• Academic qualifications or trade background; membership to a professional body is advantageous.

What we can offer in return:

With an impressive order book, we offer stability and the opportunity to work on exciting projects, supporting your career goals. Join diverse, high-level teams committed to excellence. Our growth strategy provides opportunities for development and success, making Morrison Construction part of Galliford Try the right choice for talented, committed professionals.

We are dedicated to supporting our employees’ wellbeing through initiatives like ‘Be Well’, high-quality training, and tailored career support. Our Agile Working programme offers flexibility to suit individual needs.

Our benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, plus options to purchase additional holidays.
• Various corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Save as You Earn share scheme.
• Private medical options and employee assistance programs.
• Paid membership to relevant professional associations.

About us:

Galliford Try is a leading UK construction business committed to people-centric, sustainable growth. We aim to improve communities, provide growth opportunities, and uphold high standards of integrity and collaboration.

For more information or to explore other roles, please contact Laura Mitchell.

Additional information:

We welcome flexible working requests and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, offering interviews to those meeting essential criteria.

A full job description is available upon request.