Senior Project Manager

The Opportunity Clarkson Owens Recruitment is working with an established Scottish property development business seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a significant development in Edinburgh. The appointment offers ownership of project delivery, from detailed planning and procurement through construction and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for programme, delivery, quality and health and safety on a major development.

• Coordinate principal contractors, design consultants, specialist subcontractors and statutory stakeholders.

• Manage project schedules, milestones, progress reporting and recovery plans.

• Monitor budgets, change control, procurement and commercial performance alongside the commercial team.

• Lead design coordination, technical reviews and resolution of site issues.

• Provide clear reporting on progress, risk, cost and key decisions to senior leadership.

• Manage completion, commissioning, defects and handover processes.

Candidate Profile

• Senior project management experience on substantial residential, mixed-use or regeneration developments.

• Strong understanding of construction delivery, programming, procurement and contractor management.

• Track record managing consultants, contractors and complex stakeholder relationships.

• Sound commercial judgement and confident reporting to senior management.

• Relevant construction qualification; professional membership advantageous.

The Opportunity Offers A senior delivery role with meaningful autonomy, close access to decision-makers and involvement in a substantial Scottish development programme