Construction Project Manager National Main Contractor – Major Public Infrastructure Programme
Location: Glasgow
Your new company
Hays is delighted to be partnering with a leading National Main Contractor delivering a long‑term programme of works on one of Scotland's most critical public infrastructure assets. With multi‑year investment secured and a robust pipeline of complex civil engineering and built‑environment projects scheduled, this represents an exceptional opportunity for a high‑calibre Project Manager seeking stability, long‑term development and career progression.
Your new role
As Construction Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery of a continuous programme of works across this key asset. Based full‑time in Glasgow, you will oversee planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement and project performance across a variety of concurrent work packages. You will be the central point of coordination between the client, design teams, site management and specialist subcontractors-ensuring projects are delivered to exacting standards and in alignment with the client's long‑term strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of construction work packages across a critical infrastructure programme.
- Establish and manage project plans, programmes, resources and reporting structures.
- Maintain strong, proactive relationships with a highly engaged public‑sector client team.
- Ensure work is delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and technical compliance.
- Provide leadership and direction to Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors.
- Drive continuous improvement across delivery, communication and project controls.
- Identify risks, manage change, and ensure commercial/contractual obligations are met.
- Champion a culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration across the project team.
What you'll need to succeed
- Exceptionally well‑organised, with strong planning and coordination skills.
- Client‑focused, capable of building trust and maintaining positive long‑term working relationships.
- Quality‑driven, with a genuine passion for delivering work to a first‑class standard.
- Experienced in delivering construction projects for a main contractor (civils or build).
- Confident managing multidisciplinary teams on fast‑paced, technically complex projects.
- Proactive, solutions‑orientated and comfortable taking full ownership of delivery outcomes.
What you'll get in return
- Long‑term, stable pipeline of major works in the Glasgow region.
- Opportunity to play a key role on a nationally significant public infrastructure programme.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Flexible working available.
- Clear progression pathways within a Tier 1 national contractor.
- Supportive, high‑performing team environment driven by collaboration and excellence.
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