Senior Project Manager

Edinburgh, Midlothian
Venesky-Brown
Senior Project Manager (Construction) – 12-Month Contract
Location: Edinburgh

Venesky-Brown’s client, a leading public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Construction) for a 12-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex construction projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver project management and contract administration for high-value new build, refurbishment, and maintenance construction projects.
• Prepare Employer’s Requirements and contract documentation, coordinate technical and operational specialists, and ensure best practice and value for money.
• Oversee contract management of consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are completed, tested, and handed over with proper support and training.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports, including design reviews, progress updates, expenditure reports, inspection reports, and remedial/defect management reports.
• Support other Project Managers in developing project briefs, assessing tenders, evaluating contract documentation, and conducting on-site/offsite inspections and commissioning checks.
• Mentor and manage project management resources, including Assistant Project Managers, while advising Area Maintenance Managers and local maintenance teams on project management best practices.

Essential Skills:

• Honours Degree or Master’s in a construction-related discipline
• Chartered status (or in progress) with full membership of a relevant professional institution
• Extensive experience managing complex, multi-site, multi-building, or multi-system projects with significant operational and stakeholder considerations
• Proven track record in project and contract management of high-value construction projects, including use of relevant contracts and project management methodologies

Desirable Skills:

• Experience developing technical briefs and documentation
• Expertise in design reviews, audits, offsite inspections, and defect analysis

If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please get in touch to find out more.