Project Manager

Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in construction subcontracting and delivering complex, high-value projects? This is an excellent opportunity to lead a projects team, manage key contracts and drive successful project delivery within a technical engineering environment.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will oversee a team of project coordinators while directly managing major, high-risk contracts. You’ll work closely with production, installation and sales teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, customers remain satisfied and commercial targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the projects team, overseeing project coordinators and allocating workloads effectively.
• Manage high-value, complex contracts and support the delivery of multiple projects exceeding £5m in combined value.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring deadlines, budgets and customer requirements are met.
• Identify and manage contract variations, ensuring additional costs are agreed before work proceeds.
• Collaborate with production, installation and sales teams to maintain project efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor project progress, provide monthly updates and report on key milestones.
• Conduct post-project reviews, identifying lessons learnt and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and conference calls across the UK, with occasional international travel.

About You

• At least 5 years’ experience managing multiple projects as a subcontractor within the construction sector.
• Proven experience delivering projects with combined values exceeding £5m.
• Strong understanding of subcontract documentation, including NEC and JCT contracts.
• Able to interpret technical construction and engineering drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and commercial skills.
• A relevant degree or engineering qualification would be advantageous.
• A relevant CSCS card would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport.

Please note: The successful candidate must complete Disclosure Scotland Standard Vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details will be discussed during the interview process.

What’s on Offer?

• A leadership position with responsibility for a projects team and major contracts.
• In-house product and systems training.
• Ongoing professional development, with training needs reviewed every six months.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on project delivery, customer relationships and commercial performance.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge, where you can combine team leadership, commercial awareness and complex project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.