Project Manager – Main Contractor

Construction
Scotland
September 14, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job description

  • Job Reference: JMPM090926
  • Job Title: Project Manager – Main Contractor
  • Salary: Dependent on Experience plus package
  • Location: London/Birmingham/Scotland

Project Manager

Are you a dynamic Project Manager looking to lead high-profile construction projects across the UK? Join a reputable main contractor known for delivering top-tier projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, all while ensuring safety and efficiency are front and centre.

VANRATH are partnering with a prestigious main contractor known for delivering large-scale, high-quality construction projects across the UK. Join a dynamic team that values innovation, professional growth, and excellence in every project they undertake.

Salary / Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Company vehicle and travel allowances
  • Healthcare and pension schemes
  • Continuous professional development opportunities

Client

This well-established main contractor operates across the UK and Ireland, specialising in major construction projects valued at £20M+. With a large and dedicated team, they work across various sectors, employing the latest technologies in design and construction. They are committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability, maintaining a strong reputation for delivering complex teamed projects nationwide. The successful candidate will report to the Contracts/Project Director within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

About you

  • A Degree or HND in construction-related disciplines (desirable but not essential)
  • Proven track record managing projects over £20M as a main contractor
  • Extensive knowledge of design coordination, procurement, and health & safety practices
  • Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and sub-contractors
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
  • IT proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools
  • Flexibility to work across UK & Ireland sites; valid work permit or right to work in the UK is essential

What you’ll do

  • Lead and coordinate all project disciplines from inception to completion in collaboration with site teams
  • Manage design, procurement, sub-contractors, and direct labour workforce to ensure project delivery to scope, quality, and schedule
  • Act as the primary interface with clients, government bodies, and third parties
  • Develop and manage project programmes, risk registers, and ensure health & safety compliance
  • Oversee site surveys, design management, and project reporting to stakeholders
  • Work closely with the commercial team on procurement, budgeting, and tender processes

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