Job Description
Project Manager
n
n
Location: Kilmarnock, office and site-based
n
Salary: £60,000 + mileage paid
n
n
We are working with one of Scotland’s leading hospitality businesses, operating an award-winning collection of bars, restaurants and hotels. As the business continues to grow, they are expanding their accommodation offering and delivering an exciting pipeline of new-build and refurbishment projects across Scotland.
n
n
We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to take ownership of multiple projects from initial feasibility through to completion. With a number of projects currently underway, this is a varied, fast-paced role offering genuine autonomy and the opportunity to influence the next stage of growth.
n
n
The role
n
Working closely with Directors, architects, designers, consultants and contractors, you will ensure projects valued at £2m+ are completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
n
n
Your responsibilities will include:
n
- n
- Managing projects from feasibility and design through to construction, handover and completion
- Overseeing multiple new-build, refurbishment and accommodation projects
- Preparing and managing project programmes, budgets and delivery schedules
- Leading procurement, tendering and contract administration
- Coordinating architects, design teams, consultants and contractors
- Chairing project meetings and carrying out site inspections
- Providing clear progress, budget and risk updates to Directors
- Resolving project challenges, delays and contractual disputes
- Ensuring compliance with planning, building regulations, licensing, health and safety, CDM and sustainability requirements
- Balancing creative design ambitions with commercial and operational priorities
- Promoting a collaborative, one-team approach across internal and external stakeholders
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
About you
n
We are looking for a confident and technically knowledgeable Project Manager with substantial experience delivering construction projects.
n
n
You will ideally have:
n
- n
- Strong construction project management experience
- Experience delivering projects valued at £2m or more
- A proven track record of taking projects from feasibility through to handover
- Excellent knowledge of construction processes, procurement and relevant regulations
- The confidence to make decisions, challenge where appropriate and hold contractors accountable
- Strong commercial awareness and experience controlling project budgets
- The ability to manage several high-pressure projects and changing priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
- A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach
- The ability to work independently while remaining accountable for delivery
- Flexibility to travel throughout Scotland
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Experience within hotels, hospitality, leisure or accommodation would be beneficial but is not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates with strong construction experience gained within other relevant sectors. A formal construction or project management qualification, such as RICS, CIOB or PRINCE2, would also be advantageous.
n
n
Working pattern
n
The role combines time at the office with regular travel to project sites across Scotland. The typical working pattern is three days office-based and two days attending sites and external meetings. Business mileage can be claimed.
n
n
What’s on offer
n
- n
- Flexible working that supports the demands of the role
- Leadership training and development opportunities
- 40% staff discount
- Health and wellbeing support
- Discounted gym membership
- Additional holiday entitlement for long service
- The opportunity to play an important role in an ambitious programme of growth
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
If you are an experienced Construction Project Manager looking for autonomy, variety and the opportunity to shape high-quality hospitality and accommodation developments, we would be delighted to hear from you.
n
…