Job Description
Project Manager – Design & Build (Commercial Construction)
Location – Fife
Site-based (3-storey office development) with regular head office liaison
Reporting To :
Contracts Manager
Role Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a 3-storey office block under a Design and Build contract. The Project Manager will have full responsibility for managing the project from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, quality, and safety standards.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong coordination of design, commercial, and construction activities while acting as the main point of contact between the client, design team, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Delivery
- Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the project under a Design & Build contract
- Manage the project programme, cost plan, and construction activities from pre-construction to handover
- Ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
Design Management
- Manage and coordinate the design process, working closely with consultants and internal design teams
- Ensure design development aligns with employer’s requirements, buildability, cost, and programme
- Manage design change control and ensure timely issue of construction information
- Commercial & Contractual
- Work closely with the commercial team to manage budgets, cash flow, valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Ensure contractual obligations are met and risks are identified and managed proactively
- Manage subcontractor procurement, performance, and payments
Construction Management
- Oversee site operations in conjunction with the Site Manager
- Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where required
- Chair progress meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders
- Health, Safety & Quality
- Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislation and company policies
- Promote a strong safety culture on site
- Ensure quality control procedures are implemented and maintained
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for the client and professional team
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders
- Provide regular progress reports to senior management and the client
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Proven experience as a Project Manager for a main contractor
- Strong experience delivering Design & Build commercial projects
- Experience managing projects of similar scale and complexity (multi-storey buildings)
- Excellent knowledge of construction processes, contracts, and design coordination
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced site environment
- SMSTS/First Aid and CSCS
On offer is a competitive salary of 60k to 65k plus car/car allowance, Generous holiday allowance and Pension.
Although the preference is to fill this position on a permanent basis the client will also look at an experienced contractor.
If this position is of interest then please give Akash a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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