Job Description
Freelance Project Manager Structural Steel
&#(phone number removed); Location: Lockerbie
&#(phone number removed); Contract: Freelance / Project-Based
Boyd Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager with a strong construction background to lead the successful delivery of a structural steel project based in Lockerbie.
This is a hands-on opportunity suited to a Project Manager who understands the full lifecycle of steelwork projects from early-stage design coordination and procurement through fabrication, site erection, and final handover.
During the initial 8 10 weeks, the role will require approximately three days per week, with flexibility to work remotely. Once the project moves into the construction phase, the successful candidate will transition to a full-time, five-day-per-week on-site role in Lockerbie.
The Role
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Full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of the project
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Management and control of all project documentation and reporting
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Overseeing programme schedules, budgets, and quality standards
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Coordinating effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams
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Managing structural steelwork packages, including fabrication and on-site erection
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Monitoring health & safety compliance and site progress
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Producing commercial and progress reports
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Driving the project through to practical completion, on time and within budget
The Ideal Candidate
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Proven track record working as a Project Manager within construction projects
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Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and erection processes
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Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
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Confident managing subcontractors, stakeholders, and site personnel
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SMSTS qualified
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Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working autonomously with full project ownership
What s on Offer
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Freelance, project-based contract
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Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)
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Opportunity to deliver a clearly defined £3.5m structural steel project
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Immediate or near-term start available, with flexibility for the right candidate
