Project Manager - Tayside

Project Manager Long-Term Freelance

Location: Tayside, Scotland Rate: £33 £35 per hour

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a construction team delivering projects across Tayside on a long-term freelance basis.

This role would suit a commercially minded Project Manager with strong site-based experience and a background in delivering a varied portfolio of construction projects. Experience across commercial developments, student accommodation and residential housing would be particularly desirable.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.

The Role

As Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing construction projects from inception through to completion.

• Overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered to the required quality, programme and budget.

• Coordinating subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and internal teams.

• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing effective solutions.

• Managing project costs, commercial performance and reporting.

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and relevant quality standards.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

• Driving high standards of workmanship, communication and project delivery.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Project Manager who can take ownership of projects and confidently manage the demands of a busy construction environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry.

• Experience delivering commercial projects, student accommodation and/or residential housing developments.

• Strong site-based project management experience.

• A good understanding of construction programmes, budgets, subcontractor management and project delivery.

• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve issues effectively.

• A hands-on approach, with a strong focus on quality, safety and successful project outcomes.

Candidates with a strong commercial construction background and experience managing projects predominantly on site are particularly encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term freelance opportunity.

• Hourly rate of £33 £35, depending on experience.

• The opportunity to take ownership of projects within an established construction team.

• Involvement in a varied portfolio of construction projects across Tayside.

• The chance to make a real contribution to project delivery from start to finish.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for your next freelance opportunity in Tayside, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Candidates currently working on a notice period will be considered, although an earlier start may be possible for someone immediately available.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.