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Posted 02 August, 2026

Project Manager

Peace Recruitment
Edinburgh, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

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We're working with a well-established and growing main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Scotland. Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, they're looking to appoint a Project Manager to join their team.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has already gained experience delivering construction projects and is looking for greater responsibility, autonomy, and career progression within a supportive business.

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The Role

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As Project Manager, you'll take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring they're delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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Working closely with site teams, commercial staff, clients, and subcontractors, you'll play a key role in successfully delivering a range of projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and public sectors.

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Responsibilities

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  • Manage construction projects from inception to handover.
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  • Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
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  • Develop and monitor project programmes.
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  • Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with company procedures.
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  • Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
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  • Monitor project costs and support commercial performance.
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  • Identify and manage project risks.
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  • Maintain high standards of quality throughout delivery.
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What We're Looking For

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  • Experience working for a main contractor in a Site Manager, Project Manager or similar delivery role.
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  • Proven experience managing construction projects or leading packages on larger schemes.
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  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
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  • Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
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  • SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification.
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  • A positive attitude and ambition to develop your career.
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  • Experience in the defense sector is advantageous.
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What's on Offer

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  • Competitive salary.
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  • Car allowance.
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  • Pension and additional benefits.
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  • Structured career development and mentoring.
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  • Secure pipeline of projects across Scotland.
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  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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  • Opportunity to progress your career with a highly respected contractor.
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If you're looking for an opportunity to build on your existing experience and take ownership of exciting construction projects with a business that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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