Project Manager
| Posting date: | 27 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Paisley, Renfrewshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Amey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Project Manager to come and join our Scotland schools account in Paisley.
40 Hours Per week (Standard business hours Monday to Friday)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead and deliver lifecycle, minor works and capital projects across a diverse PFI schools’ portfolio and complex facilities environments.
This role offers exposure to a varied pipeline of construction projects, ranging from major works such as school extensions, standalone buildings and modular accommodation units through to minor refurbishments and M&E replacements.
You will take full ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient, on time, within budget, and fully compliant with all contractual and statutory requirements. This is a hybrid role, with your main office base located in Paisley, and includes a company car.
What you will do
Project Delivery & Leadership
• Lead the planning and delivery of multiple concurrent projects across PFI school estates
• Manage project programmes, budgets, scopes and resource plans
• Ensure delivery meets contractual, KPI and compliance requirements
• Provide direction and support to Assistant Project Managers and Project Assistants
• Manage project risks, issues and change effectively
Commercial & Financial Management
• Develop and manage cost plans, ensuring delivery within approved budgets
• Review and approve contractor valuations, variations and final accounts
• Work closely with commercial teams to ensure accurate financial control and reporting
• Drive cost efficiency and value optimisation across projects
Contractor & Supply Chain Management
• Oversee contractor performance from procurement to project completion
• Review and approve RAMS, programmes and delivery plans
• Monitor quality, conduct inspections and manage defects and snagging
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ and safeguarding requirements
PFI & FM Project Delivery
• Deliver lifecycle, compliance and improvement works in line with PFI contracts
• Ensure all project documentation is complete and maintained (e.g. certification, O&M manuals)
• Coordinate works to minimise disruption to schools and stakeholders
• Support asset condition improvements and long-term estate strategies
Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, clients and internal teams
• Provide regular project reporting and updates
• Act as the main escalation point for project-related issues
What you will bring
Qualifications
• Degree (or equivalent) in Construction, Engineering or Project Management (desirable)
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. MCIOB) (desirable)
• SMSTS and Emergency First Aid (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
Skills & Knowledge
• Strong project management capability across full project lifecycle
• Commercial and financial management experience
• Understanding of PFI contracts and FM delivery environments
Experience
• Experience delivering projects within construction, FM or PFI environments
• Proven experience working in live operational sites (schools desirable)
• Strong contractor and stakeholder management experience
Technical Capability
• Good knowledge of project governance, lifecycle and reporting
• Ability to manage risk, cost, quality and programme effectively
• Understanding of statutory compliance and HSEQ requirements
Personal Attributes
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.
Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.
40 Hours Per week (Standard business hours Monday to Friday)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead and deliver lifecycle, minor works and capital projects across a diverse PFI schools’ portfolio and complex facilities environments.
This role offers exposure to a varied pipeline of construction projects, ranging from major works such as school extensions, standalone buildings and modular accommodation units through to minor refurbishments and M&E replacements.
You will take full ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient, on time, within budget, and fully compliant with all contractual and statutory requirements. This is a hybrid role, with your main office base located in Paisley, and includes a company car.
What you will do
Project Delivery & Leadership
• Lead the planning and delivery of multiple concurrent projects across PFI school estates
• Manage project programmes, budgets, scopes and resource plans
• Ensure delivery meets contractual, KPI and compliance requirements
• Provide direction and support to Assistant Project Managers and Project Assistants
• Manage project risks, issues and change effectively
Commercial & Financial Management
• Develop and manage cost plans, ensuring delivery within approved budgets
• Review and approve contractor valuations, variations and final accounts
• Work closely with commercial teams to ensure accurate financial control and reporting
• Drive cost efficiency and value optimisation across projects
Contractor & Supply Chain Management
• Oversee contractor performance from procurement to project completion
• Review and approve RAMS, programmes and delivery plans
• Monitor quality, conduct inspections and manage defects and snagging
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ and safeguarding requirements
PFI & FM Project Delivery
• Deliver lifecycle, compliance and improvement works in line with PFI contracts
• Ensure all project documentation is complete and maintained (e.g. certification, O&M manuals)
• Coordinate works to minimise disruption to schools and stakeholders
• Support asset condition improvements and long-term estate strategies
Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, clients and internal teams
• Provide regular project reporting and updates
• Act as the main escalation point for project-related issues
What you will bring
Qualifications
• Degree (or equivalent) in Construction, Engineering or Project Management (desirable)
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. MCIOB) (desirable)
• SMSTS and Emergency First Aid (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
Skills & Knowledge
• Strong project management capability across full project lifecycle
• Commercial and financial management experience
• Understanding of PFI contracts and FM delivery environments
Experience
• Experience delivering projects within construction, FM or PFI environments
• Proven experience working in live operational sites (schools desirable)
• Strong contractor and stakeholder management experience
Technical Capability
• Good knowledge of project governance, lifecycle and reporting
• Ability to manage risk, cost, quality and programme effectively
• Understanding of statutory compliance and HSEQ requirements
Personal Attributes
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.
Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.
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