Senior Project Manager

Kenton Black; Perth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available during the week

Job summary

Kenton Black is searching for a Contract Project Manager to work on a long-term contract for luxury residential and infrastructure development in Perthshire. This role requires proven construction experience, particularly with contract administration (JCT or NEC). The Project Manager will be responsible for day-to-day site delivery, managing contractors, and overseeing infrastructure works. Accommodation can be provided during the working week, and this role offers significant stability with a minimum commitment of 5 years.

Qualifications

• Construction experience and proven contract administration (JCT or NEC) are essential.
• Experience managing contractors and design teams is vital.
• A consultancy-style approach with confidence in stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily project delivery activities.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Oversee infrastructure works including roads, utilities, and groundworks.

Skills

Strong infrastructure experience (roads, utilities, groundworks)

Demonstrable experience working with contractors and senior stakeholders

Solid tendering and procurement experience

Diplomatic and personable approach

Experience leading design teams

Education

Engineering or groundworks background

Job description

Contract Project Manager – Luxury Residential & Infrastructure Development (Inside IR35)

Location: Perthshire (Fully Site‑Based, accommodation available)

5 days per week on site

A leading global construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a long‑term contract role supporting a major private estate development in Perthshire. This is a rare opportunity to work on a multi‑year programme delivering luxury residential properties and significant new infrastructure within a prestigious rural estate. Accommodation can be provided during the working week if required.

Please note: Candidates from IT, Finance, Marketing or unrelated sectors will not be considered. Construction experience and proven contract administration (JCT or NEC) are essential.

Role Overview

As a site‑based Project Manager, you will take responsibility for day‑to‑day delivery across allocated zones of the estate development. The project includes high‑end residential units, new roads, utilities, groundworks and wider estate infrastructure.

You will be expected to:

• Lead and coordinate daily project delivery activities
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and design teams
• Oversee infrastructure works including roads, utilities and groundworks
• Administer JCT/NEC contracts and manage tender processes
• Maintain risk registers and manage change control
• Work closely with the on‑site Client Lead and wider consultant team
• Respond to shifting priorities driven by plot sales and programme changes
• Uphold strict confidentiality and professionalism
• Report directly to the client while managing your own workstreams

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a Project Manager with:

• Strong infrastructure experience (roads, utilities, groundworks)
• Demonstrable experience working with contractors and senior stakeholders
• Solid tendering and procurement experience (essential)
• A consultancy‑style approach: diplomatic, personable and confident with a wide range of stakeholders, including UHNW clients
• Experience leading design teams and managing project controls
• An engineering or groundworks background (advantageous)

Additional Information

• Monday–Thursday: 8am–6pm
• Friday: Early afternoon finish
• Accommodation available during the week if required
• Long‑term programme (minimum 5 years) offering stability and continuity

If you are an experienced construction Project Manager seeking a long‑term, on‑site contract role on a landmark development, we would welcome your application.