Venesky-Brown

Senior Project Manager (Construction) - 12-Month Contract Location: Edinburgh Venesky-Brown's client, a leading public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Construction) for a 12-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex construction projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Deliver project management and contract administration for high-value new build, refurbishment, and maintenance construction projects. Prepare Employer's Requirements and contract documentation, coordinate technical and operational specialists, and ensure best practice and value for money. Oversee contract management of consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are completed, tested, and handed over with proper support and training. Prepare comprehensive project reports, including design reviews, progress updates, expenditure reports, inspection reports, and remedial/defect management reports. Support other Project Managers in developing project briefs, assessing tenders, evaluating contract documentation, and conducting on-site/offsite inspections and commissioning checks. Mentor and manage project management resources, including Assistant Project Managers, while advising Area Maintenance Managers and local maintenance teams on project management best practices. Essential Skills: Honours Degree or Master's in a construction-related discipline Chartered status (or in progress) with full membership of a relevant professional institution Extensive experience managing complex, multi-site, multi-building, or multi-system projects with significant operational and stakeholder considerations Proven track record in project and contract management of high-value construction projects, including use of relevant contracts and project management methodologies Desirable Skills: Experience developing technical briefs and documentation Expertise in design reviews, audits, offsite inspections, and defect analysis If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please get in touch to find out more.