Project Manager - Helensburgh

Role: Project Manager
Contract: Permanent
Division: Building
Location: Helensburgh, Scotland

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team delivering works across our Ministry of Defence Framework in Helensburgh. This is a key site-based role responsible for leading the successful delivery of construction projects, ensuring programmes are completed safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Working closely with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal teams, you will coordinate all aspects of project delivery, from planning and procurement through to construction and completion. You will manage project programmes, budgets and risks, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards and contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will be an organised and commercially aware construction professional with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, build effective working relationships, and drive high standards of quality, safety and customer service. Due to the nature of the projects, applicants must hold a UK passport and be willing to undergo full Security Clearance and be able to work on-site in Helensburgh.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the construction phase of projects, ensuring all activities are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement pre-construction strategies and plans.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Assist in the preparation of project schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Assist in the procurement process, including tendering and contract negotiations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the pre-construction team.
• Facilitate communication between pre-construction and construction teams.
• Monitor and report on project progress and performance.
• Conduct site visits and assessments as required.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Holder of UK passport
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project management principles.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulations and codes of practice.
• Proven experience of forging strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be willing to undergo full Security Clearance process.
• No option for remote working; presence on-site is mandatory.

Personal Attributes

• Organised, structured, and professional manner.
• Passion for excellence.
• Trustworthy and ethical in approach.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgement and discernment.
• Excellent analytical and judgement skills.
• High degree of customer understanding and focus.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Project Manager and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Our Commitment:

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

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We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.