Housing Construction Project Manager – Waverley Court

Engineering
Midlothian
July 12, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Housing Construction Project Manager

Waverley Court

Salary: £40,501 – £47,639

Hours: 36 per week

We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join Low Rise Area Based Regeneration (Mixed Tenure Improvement Service). This service delivers essential fabric repairs, maintenance and energy efficiency improvements to the common parts of mixed tenure tenement blocks across Edinburgh – buildings with a mix of Council owned and privately owned flats.

About the Role

You will lead the delivery of repair and improvement projects (e.g. roofing, external walls, insulation, communal areas) that benefit both Council tenants and private homeowners. Working as part of a multi disciplinary team with building surveyors, quantity surveyors, you will manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, to high quality standards, and with excellent stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end to end project delivery, including scoping, design briefs, contract administration, site supervision and risk management.
  • Liaise with residents, private owners, contractors and consultants to coordinate works and maintain high levels of customer service.
  • Oversee contractor performance, variations, health & safety (CDM), quality control and final accounts.
  • Contribute to option appraisals, performance reporting and continuous improvement of MTIS processes in this expanding city wide programme.
  • Support compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies.

Ideal Candidate

  • Substantial experience in construction project management, ideally in housing repairs, refurbishment or mixed tenure/residential schemes.
  • Relevant professional qualifications with strong knowledge of contract management and building regulations.
  • Proven ability to manage multi disciplinary contractors, risk and stakeholder relationships in sometimes complex or sensitive environments.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills, with the ability to undertake regular site visits.

This is an impactful role in a high profile service that improves Edinburgh’s neighbourhoods, enhances energy efficiency and delivers real benefits to communities.

Subject to Basic Disclosure check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently under represented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

For more information about our commitment to equalities, visit Edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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