Strategic Construction Project Manager

Accenture UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture UK is seeking a construction and project management specialist to support clients at the strategic level from concept through delivery. The role requires deep knowledge of project lifecycles and governance, with a focus on achieving client objectives across time, cost, quality and performance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape procurement and resource strategies, monitor KPIs, manage change and communicate progress through formal reports to clients and consultants alike.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in construction, project management, engineering, or architecture.
• Has Chartered status or is on path to achieving this.
• Understanding of total project life cycle from conception to post-project review.
• Excellent knowledge of main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Design, management, or construction experience in general construction environments (residential, office, fit-outs, health & education).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise at project conception on approaches to meet client objectives.
• Define success criteria including time, cost, technical and performance.
• Plan and manage quality, safety, health and environment issues.
• Establish governance, processes and systems for the project.
• Lead cross‑functional project team and procurement of resources.
• Monitor performance with KPIs and manage change control.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Client liaison

Problem solving

Education

Construction

Project management

Engineering

Architecture

Job description

Accenture UK is seeking a construction and project management specialist to support clients at the strategic level from concept through delivery. The role requires deep knowledge of project lifecycles and governance, with a focus on achieving client objectives across time, cost, quality and performance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape procurement and resource strategies, monitor KPIs, manage change and communicate progress through formal reports to clients and consultants alike.