Your new company

• A major cultural institution redevelopment (£150m+) involving complex stakeholder management and specialist conservation requirements.
• A large commercial office development (£300m+) designed to achieve leading sustainability and wellness certifications.
• A life sciences research and laboratory facility (£120m+) requiring highly technical MEP integration and specialist fit‑out.
• A renewable energy infrastructure programme (£500m+) supporting national clean‑energy transition goals.
• A heritage restoration and visitor‑experience transformation (£80m+) for a nationally significant landmark.
• A hospitality refurbishment programme (£50m+) for a luxury, internationally recognised brand.
• A mixed‑use regeneration scheme (£250m+) combining residential, retail, and public realm improvements.
• A digital aviation research centre (£90m+) incorporating advanced simulation, testing, and innovation spaces.
• A student accommodation redevelopment (£70m+) focused on sustainability and modern living standards.
• A high‑rise commercial tower upgrade (£200m+) involving structural reconfiguration and future‑ready workplace design.

Your new role

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive senior‑level project leadership experience.
  Proven ability to lead large, complex capital projects across sectors such as commercial development, life sciences, cultural institutions, infrastructure, heritage, or regeneration, typically ranging from £50m to £500m+.
• A track record of delivering high‑value, multi‑stakeholder programmes.
  Experience navigating complex governance structures, managing competing priorities, and ensuring robust risk, quality, and assurance processes on major programmes.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership capability
  Ability to set departmental direction, define delivery standards, and build scalable frameworks that support consistent, high‑quality project outcomes.
• Exceptional client‑facing and stakeholder‑management skills.
  Confidence operating at executive and board level, acting as a trusted advisor, and building long‑term relationships across both public and private sectors.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies and best practice.
  Expertise in modern delivery approaches, governance models, reporting structures, and assurance frameworks, with the ability to embed continuous improvement across teams.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
  Experience overseeing departmental budgets, resource planning, fee structures, and commercial performance, with the ability to contribute to wider business strategy and growth.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams.
  Proven experience managing multi‑disciplinary project managers, supporting career development, succession planning, and capability building across all levels.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
  Ability to anticipate challenges, resolve issues proactively, and maintain momentum on complex programmes with technical, political, or stakeholder sensitivities.
• A collaborative, partnership‑oriented mindset.
  Comfortable working alongside cost management, infrastructure, design, and specialist advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Professional credibility and recognised qualifications.
  Accreditation such as RICS, APM, Prince2, or equivalent experience that demonstrates commitment to professional standards and excellence.
• A forward‑thinking, innovative approach.
  Interest in emerging technologies, sustainability, digital delivery, and modern methods of construction, with the ability to bring fresh thinking to project leadership.

What you'll get in return

• A senior leadership platform with real influence over strategy, delivery standards, and the future direction of the Project Management function
• Ownership of major capital projects (£50m–£500m+) across commercial, life sciences, culture, infrastructure, heritage, hospitality, and regeneration
• A partner‑led, values‑driven environment that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and long‑term client relationships
• Clear progression opportunities, including a transparent pathway toward senior partnership and wider executive leadership
• A competitive senior‑level reward package with performance‑linked bonuses, enhanced benefits, and flexible working support
• The chance to shape nationally significant programmes with cultural, economic, and social impact
• A platform to build a lasting legacy through innovation, capability development, and the leadership of high‑performing teams
• Direct access to respected industry leaders in a culture that values expertise over hierarchy and empowers senior professionals to lead with autonomy
  
  If this role is not exactly what you are looking for, but you are interested in hearing about Project Management roles in the Construction and Built Environment, please contact Abby.morrison@hays.com or call 07701276388 for a confidential call to discuss other opportunities in Scotland.