Project Manager

RG Setsquare

Project Manager – Design & Build (Commercial Construction)

Location – Fife

Site-based (3-storey office development) with regular head office liaison

Reporting To :

Contracts Manager

Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a 3-storey office block under a Design and Build contract. The Project Manager will have full responsibility for managing the project from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, quality, and safety standards.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong coordination of design, commercial, and construction activities while acting as the main point of contact between the client, design team, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the project under a Design & Build contract
• Manage the project programme, cost plan, and construction activities from pre-construction to handover
• Ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Design Management

• Manage and coordinate the design process, working closely with consultants and internal design teams
• Ensure design development aligns with employer’s requirements, buildability, cost, and programme
• Manage design change control and ensure timely issue of construction information
• Commercial & Contractual
• Work closely with the commercial team to manage budgets, cash flow, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and risks are identified and managed proactively
• Manage subcontractor procurement, performance, and payments

Construction Management

• Oversee site operations in conjunction with the Site Manager
• Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where required
• Chair progress meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders
• Health, Safety & Quality
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislation and company policies
• Promote a strong safety culture on site
• Ensure quality control procedures are implemented and maintained

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for the client and professional team
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management and the client

Skills & Experience Required
Essential

• Proven experience as a Project Manager for a main contractor
• Strong experience delivering Design & Build commercial projects
• Experience managing projects of similar scale and complexity (multi-storey buildings)
• Excellent knowledge of construction processes, contracts, and design coordination
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced site environment
• SMSTS/First Aid and CSCS

On offer is a competitive salary of 60k to 65k plus car/car allowance, Generous holiday allowance and Pension.

Although the preference is to fill this position on a permanent basis the client will also look at an experienced contractor.

If this position is of interest then please give Akash a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.