Spaceport Construction PM: Lead Safe, On-Time Infra

SaxaVord Spaceport; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SaxaVord Spaceport is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects at the Lambaness Launch Site, Unst, Shetland. You will lead day-to-day delivery, coordinating contractors, stakeholders and site activities to ensure on-time, on-budget completion and safe operation.

In this hands-on role, you will manage schedules, budgets, risks and reporting, while ensuring regulatory compliance. The rotation is 3 weeks on, 1 week off, with Scottish travel covered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Project Management, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering complex construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy or similar projects.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, risk management and reporting.
• Experience operating within highly regulated and safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and integrated management systems (IMS).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of Shetland and local logistics.
• Experience within aerospace, spaceport, energy or major infrastructure projects.
• Agile, Lean or similar continuous improvement qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from planning through to completion and operational readiness.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, consultants and site teams.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks and deliverables.
• Provide regular progress reports and updates to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across operational and leadership teams.
• Support continuous improvement, lessons learned and project governance activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & planning

Leadership

Driving licence

Aerospace knowledge

Agile/Lean

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Degree in Project Management, Engineering or Construction

Job description

SaxaVord Spaceport is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects at the Lambaness Launch Site, Unst, Shetland. You will lead day-to-day delivery, coordinating contractors, stakeholders and site activities to ensure on-time, on-budget completion and safe operation.

In this hands-on role, you will manage schedules, budgets, risks and reporting, while ensuring regulatory compliance. The rotation is 3 weeks on, 1 week off, with Scottish travel covered.