Project Manager

Project ManagerGlasgowCompetitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Ready to take the next step in your construction career? An established and highly respected Scottish main contractor is seeking an ambitious Project Manager to join their growing team in Glasgow.This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Site Manager or Site Manager who is looking to make the move into project management and take on greater responsibility for programme delivery, client engagement, commercial awareness, and project leadership. Your first assignment will be the delivery of a £14 million extension to a major secondary school on the South Side of Glasgow. The project is due to commence shortly and will provide an excellent platform to develop your project management career while working alongside an experienced senior leadership team.

The Company

Our client is a well-established main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Scotland. Their portfolio includes education, healthcare, commercial, community and public-sector developments, with a consistent pipeline of secured work across the Central Belt.Known for their collaborative culture, low staff turnover and commitment to internal progression, they actively invest in developing future leaders from within the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through to handover. Key responsibilities include:

Managing site teams and subcontractors

Driving programme performance and project delivery

Maintaining excellent client and stakeholder relationships

Monitoring health and safety and ensuring compliance across site

Working closely with commercial and design teams

Managing quality standards, project reporting and project controls

Identifying and mitigating project risks

Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

What We're Looking For

Proven experience within a main contracting environment

Currently working as a Site Manager, Senior Site Manager or Project Manager

Experience delivering new build or extension projects valued at £5m+

Strong leadership and communication skills

Excellent organisational and planning abilities

Ability to build positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders

SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification preferred

A genuine ambition to progress your career within a leading contractor

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Car allowance/company vehicle

Annual bonus scheme

Strong pipeline of secured work across Scotland

Clear route for career progression

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to deliver a flagship education project from inception to completion

If you're an experienced Site Manager looking for the platform to progress into Project Management with one of Scotland's most respected contractors, we'd like to hear from you

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