Project Manager

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We're looking for a Project Manager to join our team based in Coatbridge.

Location: Coatbridge, South Lanarkshire

Hours: 42.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As Project Manager, you'll oversee two extensions to existing primary schools in South Lanarkshire, with a total construction value of circa £18M. You'll provide project leadership, ensuring safe and timely delivery through effective management of people, resources, and relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a significant project while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

What will you be responsible for?

Your day to day will include:

Leading and overseeing the successful delivery of construction projects, achieving operational and commercial goals on time and on budget

Managing and monitoring subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with programme demands and tracking adherence against programme and commercial targets

Taking overall responsibility for implementing Kier's health, safety and environmental policies, ensuring all team members and subcontractors comply

Acting as the client point of contact, developing excellent working relationships with representatives from various external bodies

Mentoring and line managing site teams, sharing knowledge and experience to support their development

What are we looking for?

This role of Project Manager is great for you if:

You have demonstrable experience leading delivery on high-value projects within the main contracting environment

You can manage projects throughout all phases, from tender input and pre-construction to practical completion

You possess strong communication skills and the ability to produce high-level reports for leadership

You have a relevant construction qualification (HND/Degree level or equivalent), SMSTS, CSCS Card, and Full driving licence

You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and quality

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 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.

Location: Glasgow

Vacancy ID: 11536

Background check: DBS - Basic

Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026

Flexible Working: Yes

Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.

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