Project Manager
Posted Today by Hays
£75,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Project Manager involves overseeing sporting construction projects from site assessment to final handover, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction. The position requires strong project management skills, including budget and resource management, as well as effective communication with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction project management, particularly in sports infrastructure. This hands-on role necessitates regular site visits and proactive problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading sporting installation projects across the UK
- Planning and managing timelines, budgets, and resources
- Overseeing groundworks, civil engineering, and structural elements
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety and building regulations
- Liaising with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Reporting progress to senior leadership
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in construction project management (ideally 3+ years)
- Strong knowledge of groundwork, site preparation, and outdoor installations
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
- Experience in sports infrastructure or leisure facilities is a bonus
Salary (Rate): £75,000.00 yearly
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Your new company
Our client is a specialist contractor focused on the construction and installation of sporting facilities across the country. With their turnover looking to significantly increase, they are now seeking to appoint a suitably experienced construction project manager to their business.
Your New Role
As a Project Manager, you'll take ownership of sporting construction projects from initial site assessment through to final handover. You'll manage contractors, coordinate logistics, and ensure each installation meets our client's high standards for safety, quality, and client satisfaction. This is a hands-on role requiring regular site visits, stakeholder engagement, and proactive problem-solving.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading sporting installation projects across the UK
- Planning and managing timelines, budgets, and resources
- Overseeing groundworks, civil engineering, and structural elements
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety and building regulations
- Liaising with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Reporting progress to senior leadership
What You Will Need to Succeed
Proven experience in construction project management (ideally 3+ years) Strong knowledge of groundwork, site preparation, and outdoor installations Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Experience in sports infrastructure or leisure facilities is a bonus.
What you will get in return
This is a strategically important role for our clients, and they will pay an attractive salary to the right candidate along with car or car allowance. Get in touch asap for more information!
Desired Skills and Experience
Construction Project Manager
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