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Job Title: Project Manager – Site Based (Northern Department – Glasgow)
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Up to £80,000 plus package (car allowance, fuel, 25 days annual leave, annual bonus and health care)

About the Role:
A well-established services and maintenance principal contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Northern Department in Glasgow. This site-based role involves supporting a variety of small to medium-sized projects, with occasional larger, complex projects, valued between £10k and £1M. Working closely with a visiting Contracts Manager, the ideal candidate will bring extensive main contractor experience and strong expertise in managing Mechanical, Electrical, Fit-Out, and Civil project packages.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

* Oversee MEP, Civil, and Fit-Out projects from conception to handover, ensuring high standards and successful closeout.

* Collaborate with stakeholders, including designers, architects, estimators, project commercial teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

* Maintain strong, positive relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

* Confidently chair meetings, drive outcomes, and produce accurate records of discussions, actions, and deadlines.

Project Management:

* Develop and manage project schedules, proactively identifying risks and ensuring milestones are met.

* Create and deliver regular progress reports to project stakeholders.

* Conduct on-site dilapidations, validations, and manage submissions, RFIs, and technical queries.

Commercial Acumen:

* Be commercially astute, aware of contract terms, and capable of identifying risks, managing variations, and liaising with quantity surveyors to protect the business’s commercial interests.

* Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts is desirable.

Leadership & Compliance:

* Promote HSEQ best practices, adhering to company policies, ISO accreditations, and legislative requirements.

* Understand CDM Regulations and the responsibilities of a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.

Strategic Contribution:

* Represent the company’s vision, values, and work ethic, contributing to business growth through identifying opportunities for upselling and cost-saving measures.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a Main Contractor role, with a proven track record in managing MEP, Civil, and Fit-Out projects.

* Location: Reside within a 20-mile / 30-minute commute of Glasgow City Centre.

* Certifications:

* Full driving license, CSCS Card, SMSTS qualification.

* Enhanced qualifications in management, technical authoring, IOSH Managing Safely, or a degree are desirable.

* First Aid Trained, DBS Check (to be completed upon appointment if not current).

Key Benefits & Entitlements:

* Competitive Salary based on experience

* Company Car Allowance or Electric Vehicle Scheme (after probation)

* Training & Development Opportunities

* Company Laptop, Private Healthcare & Vitality Membership

* Dental Plan, Life Insurance, and Company Pension Scheme

* 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

* Eligibility for Business Employee Ownership Trust after 12 months

If you’re a driven and dedicated Project Manager with a passion for excellence and a commitment to building strong client relationships, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a respected company that values professional growth and teamwork