Senior Project Manager - High-Rise Retrofit | Flexible Hours

Kier Group; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a high-rise retrofit scheme near Edinburgh. You will lead the Kier Construction team from preconstruction through full lifecycle, ensuring energy efficiency and comfort standards are met.

You will coordinate project budgets, programmes, and stakeholder communications, while guiding site teams and subcontractors to meet milestones and client expectations. Transferable leadership skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant construction discipline or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading high-value project delivery.
• Strong budget and programme management capabilities.
• Excellent reporting and communication with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site teams to manage performance against programme and budget.
• Lead project teams and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Ongoing management of project budget and KPI reporting.
• Communicate progress to clients and stakeholders clearly.
• Identify and solve technical, logistical, or commercial challenges.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Progress reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction field

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a high-rise retrofit scheme near Edinburgh. You will lead the Kier Construction team from preconstruction through full lifecycle, ensuring energy efficiency and comfort standards are met.

You will coordinate project budgets, programmes, and stakeholder communications, while guiding site teams and subcontractors to meet milestones and client expectations. Transferable leadership skills are valued.