Freelance Project Manager – Structural Steel
📍 Location: Lockerbie
🗓 Contract: Freelance / Project-Based
Boyd Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager with a strong construction background to lead the successful delivery of a structural steel project based in Lockerbie.
This is a hands-on opportunity suited to a Project Manager who understands the full lifecycle of steelwork projects — from early-stage design coordination and procurement through fabrication, site erection, and final handover.
During the initial 8–10 weeks, the role will require approximately three days per week, with flexibility to work remotely. Once the project moves into the construction phase, the successful candidate will transition to a full-time, five-day-per-week on-site role in Lockerbie.
The Role
Full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of the project
Management and control of all project documentation and reporting
Overseeing programme schedules, budgets, and quality standards
Coordinating effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams
Managing structural steelwork packages, including fabrication and on-site erection
Monitoring health & safety compliance and site progress
Producing commercial and progress reports
Driving the project through to practical completion, on time and within budget
The Ideal Candidate
Proven track record working as a Project Manager within construction projects
Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and erection processes
Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
Confident managing subcontractors, stakeholders, and site personnel
SMSTS qualified
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working autonomously with full project ownership
What’s on Offer
Freelance, project-based contract
Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)
Opportunity to deliver a clearly defined £3.5m structural steel project
Immediate or near-term start available, with flexibility for the right candidate