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.