Senior Project Manager in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Posted by Clarkson Owens Recruitment
£80,000 – £95,000 a year
Edinburgh · Permanent
The Opportunity
Clarkson Owens Recruitment is working with an established Scottish property development business seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a significant development in Edinburgh. The appointment offers ownership of project delivery, from detailed planning and procurement through construction and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for programme, delivery, quality and health and safety on a major development.
- Coordinate principal contractors, design consultants, specialist subcontractors and statutory stakeholders.
- Manage project schedules, milestones, progress reporting and recovery plans.
- Monitor budgets, change control, procurement and commercial performance alongside the commercial team.
- Lead design coordination, technical reviews and resolution of site issues.
- Provide clear reporting on progress, risk, cost and key decisions to senior leadership.
- Manage completion, commissioning, defects and handover processes.
Candidate Profile
- Senior project management experience on substantial residential, mixed-use or regeneration developments.
- Strong understanding of construction delivery, programming, procurement and contractor management.
- Track record managing consultants, contractors and complex stakeholder relationships.
- Sound commercial judgement and confident reporting to senior management.
- Relevant construction qualification; professional membership advantageous.
The Opportunity Offers
A senior delivery role with meaningful autonomy, close access to decision-makers and
involvement in a substantial Scottish development programme.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.