Project Manager
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | G33 6HZ |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9504 |
Summary
We're looking for a Project Manager to work with our SCAPE team in a key role
Location: Edinburgh (EH16)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
Responsible for full end to end delivery on a key scheme the Project Manager will aligned with a programme of works to deliver complete safety and internal upgrades to 2 X high rise units. The work will involve installation of new lift system, complete new fire suppression systems, refurbishment of communal areas, window replacements, re- roofing and EWI.
Your day to day will include:
-Oversee the day to day management and leadership of assigned projects working activities and effectively manage performance of H&S, the works team, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve the programme requirements.
-Manage and monitor subcontractor performance ensuring compliance with the programme demands and provide weekly updates on project performance to Operations Manager
-Establish a strong safety culture on projects, ensuring Kier and governing body safety procedures and legislation are followed and in place
-Ensure site teams are managing suppliers and subcontractors to provide project specific ITPs/ QA check sheets before any works commence on site.
-Ensure works under your leadership comply with the project specific environmental plan and waste
-Chair / attend design team meetings as required.
-Issue RFI's as required, ensure design information is reviewed and issued timeously to supply chain in line with programme
What are we looking for?
This role of Project Manager is great for you if:
-You are able top demonstrate experience in leading construction projects in a hands on management capacity
-You are comfortable of managing project budgets, programmes and teams
-You possess highly developed communication skills both spoken and written and can collate and produce reports for leadership
-You have knowledge of delivery under NEC and JCT contract conditions
-You are comfortable using ASTA Power Project or Microsoft Project.
-You hold current valid driving license
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-SM1
Location: Edinburgh (EH16)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
Responsible for full end to end delivery on a key scheme the Project Manager will aligned with a programme of works to deliver complete safety and internal upgrades to 2 X high rise units. The work will involve installation of new lift system, complete new fire suppression systems, refurbishment of communal areas, window replacements, re- roofing and EWI.
Your day to day will include:
-Oversee the day to day management and leadership of assigned projects working activities and effectively manage performance of H&S, the works team, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve the programme requirements.
-Manage and monitor subcontractor performance ensuring compliance with the programme demands and provide weekly updates on project performance to Operations Manager
-Establish a strong safety culture on projects, ensuring Kier and governing body safety procedures and legislation are followed and in place
-Ensure site teams are managing suppliers and subcontractors to provide project specific ITPs/ QA check sheets before any works commence on site.
-Ensure works under your leadership comply with the project specific environmental plan and waste
-Chair / attend design team meetings as required.
-Issue RFI's as required, ensure design information is reviewed and issued timeously to supply chain in line with programme
What are we looking for?
This role of Project Manager is great for you if:
-You are able top demonstrate experience in leading construction projects in a hands on management capacity
-You are comfortable of managing project budgets, programmes and teams
-You possess highly developed communication skills both spoken and written and can collate and produce reports for leadership
-You have knowledge of delivery under NEC and JCT contract conditions
-You are comfortable using ASTA Power Project or Microsoft Project.
-You hold current valid driving license
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-SM1
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.