Construction Project Manager - #2078054

Construction Project ManagerNational Main Contractor - Major Public Infrastructure Programme

Location: Glasgow Employment Type: Permanent Recruiter: Hays Construction & Property

Your new company
Hays is delighted to be partnering with a leading National Main Contractor delivering a long‑term programme of works on one of Scotland's most critical public infrastructure assets. With multi‑year investment secured and a robust pipeline of complex civil engineering and built‑environment projects scheduled, this represents an exceptional opportunity for a high‑calibre Project Manager seeking stability, long‑term development and career progression.

Your new role
As Construction Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery of a continuous programme of works across this key asset. Based full‑time in Glasgow, you will oversee planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement and project performance across a variety of concurrent work packages.You will be the central point of coordination between the client, design teams, site management and specialist subcontractors-ensuring projects are delivered to exacting standards and in alignment with the client's long‑term strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of construction work packages across a critical infrastructure programme.
• Establish and manage project plans, programmes, resources and reporting structures.
• Maintain strong, proactive relationships with a highly engaged public‑sector client team.
• Ensure work is delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and technical compliance.
• Provide leadership and direction to Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors.
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery, communication and project controls.
• Identify risks, manage change, and ensure commercial/contractual obligations are met.
• Champion a culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration across the project team.

What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking a Project Manager who is:

• Exceptionally well‑organised, with strong planning and coordination skills.
• Client‑focused, capable of building trust and maintaining positive long-term working relationships.
• Quality‑driven, with a genuine passion for delivering work to a first‑class standard.
• Experienced in delivering construction projects for a main contractor (civils or build).
• Confident managing multidisciplinary teams on fast‑paced, technically complex projects.
• Proactive, solutions‑orientated and comfortable taking full ownership of delivery outcomes.

What you'll get in return

• Long‑term, stable pipeline of major works in the Glasgow region.
• Opportunity to play a key role on a nationally significant public infrastructure programme.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Flexible working available.
• Clear progression pathways within a Tier 1 national contractor.
• Supportive, high‑performing team environment driven by collaboration and excellence.

What you need to do now
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact your Hays Construction recruitment specialist today.Apply now, or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

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