Construction Project Manager in Port Glasgow

Construction Project Manager in Port Glasgow

Port Glasgow Full-Time 45000 - 55000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and manage exciting construction projects in a dynamic industrial environment.
  • Company: Join a major site transformation programme with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety and compliance.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by delivering complex projects from start to finish.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in construction project management and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 Β£ per year.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a major site transformation programme for an 18 month FTC. This is a hands-on project management role, delivering a range of construction, infrastructure and site modernisation projects within a live industrial environment. The programme includes demolition, civil engineering, structural works, steel fabrication and infrastructure upgrades, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex projects and seeing them through to completion.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Site Development, you will take responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering construction projects safely, on programme and within budget. You will work closely with internal teams, principal contractors, specialist subcontractors and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead the safe delivery of construction, infrastructure and site improvement projects
  • Manage demolition, groundworks, civil engineering and new construction activities
  • Coordinate construction and capital equipment installation programmes
  • Manage contractors and subcontractors, including progress reviews and performance
  • Monitor projects against programme, budget, quality and risk objectives
  • Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and HSE requirements
  • Work closely with Production, Engineering and Facilities teams
  • Support NEC contract administration and commercial management
  • Maintain effective project governance and delivery processes
  • Build strong working relationships with contractors, consultants and regulatory bodies

About You

You will be an experienced Construction Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex industrial, infrastructure, construction or heavy engineering projects. You will ideally have:

  • Minimum 5 years' construction project management experience
  • HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Construction, Engineering or a related discipline
  • Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction site safety
  • IOSH Construction certification or equivalent
  • Experience managing contractors and high-risk construction activities
  • Strong project planning, programming and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desirable: NEC3/NEC4 and CEMAR experience, professional membership, and experience within manufacturing, industrial, marine, defence, infrastructure or other operational environments.

If you are an experienced Construction Project Manager who can take ownership, manage multiple stakeholders and get projects delivered, we would be keen to hear from you.

Construction Project Manager in Port Glasgow employer: Escape

Join our dynamic manufacturing team in Fife, where we prioritise innovation and employee development. We offer a supportive work culture that values your contributions, alongside opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement. Enjoy a stable dayshift schedule from Monday to Friday, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while being part of a company on the rise.

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Contact Details:

Escape Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Construction Project Manager in Port Glasgow

Construction Project Management
Demolition Management
Civil Engineering
Structural Works
Steel Fabrication
Infrastructure Upgrades
Project Planning