Role: Project Manager (Mechanical or Electrical Bias)
Location: Edinburgh
Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (37.5 hours/week)
Salary: 50k-60k per year
Benefits: Car/Car Allowance, Private Medical Care | 25 Days Holiday + Public Holidays
Overview:
We are working with a leading facilities management company to recruit a Project Manager with either a mechanical or electrical bias, to be based full-time on site in Edinburgh.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver a range of life cycle and facilities-based projects within a complex environment, ideal for someone who thrives on managing project delivery, budgets, programmes, and client relationships. You'll play a key role in delivering projects that make a direct impact while working closely with stakeholders and contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a portfolio of minor and major works, including full project life cycle oversight
* Supervise on-site teams and subcontractors, ensuring quality, safety, and technical standards are met
* Drive project planning, financial control, and programme delivery
* Facilitate project meetings and lead on client communication and reporting
* Manage compliance with all statutory, health and safety, and CDM regulations
* Provide daily support to the Senior Project Manager to ensure operational success
* Procure equipment, manage plant hire, and oversee technical documentation
* Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations
What We’re Looking For:
* A qualified Project Manager with a mechanical or electrical background
* Proven project delivery experience within FM, construction, healthcare, or complex environments
* Strong knowledge of H&S legislation (CDM, HASAWA)
* Experience managing contractors, commercial budgets, and stakeholder relationships
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Comfortable leading teams, chairing meetings, and communicating at all levels
Qualifications & Experience:
* City & Guilds / HNC / HND / NEBOSH / IOSH
* SMSTS certified
* Project management qualification (PRINCE2, Agile, etc.) or willingness to achieve one
* Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera
* Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
* Knowledge of QA documentation and commissioning processes
* Knowledge of HAI Scribe desirable