Project Manager

City, Manchester
Think Recruitment
Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Manchester
Sector: Leisure / Public Sector (Education & Healthcare Frameworks)
Project Value: 20m Leisure Centre Cut & Carve Refurbishment
Contract Type: Permanent

Company Overview

We are a growing Tier 2 main contractor delivering high-quality projects across the North West, with a strong pipeline of works within public sector frameworks, including education, healthcare, and leisure. Our projects range from complex refurbishments to new-build schemes, typically valued between 6m- 30m.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a 20m leisure centre cut-and-carve refurbishment in the Manchester area. This is a technically complex scheme involving phased demolition, structural alterations, and integration of new facilities within an existing live environment.

You will take full responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring programme, budget, quality, and safety targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the project, reporting to the Contracts Manager / Construction Director
• Develop, manage, and drive the construction programme, ensuring key milestones are achieved
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure efficient delivery
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact
• Oversee health & safety compliance, ensuring works are delivered in line with company and statutory requirements
• Monitor project costs, variations, and commercial performance alongside the Quantity Surveyor
• Manage risks associated with cut-and-carve works, including structural sequencing and temporary works
• Ensure quality control and compliance with specifications and design requirements
• Lead project meetings, progress reporting, and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee commissioning, handover, and defects management

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
• Strong background in refurbishment and cut-and-carve projects ( 10m+ preferred)
• Experience working on public sector frameworks (education, healthcare, or leisure highly desirable)
• Demonstrable experience managing live or partially occupied environments
• Strong technical understanding of structural alterations and complex sequencing
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive programme performance

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• SMSTS (essential)
• CSCS (Black/Gold Card)
• First Aid (preferred)

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Strong commercial awareness
• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage complex challenges
• Collaborative approach with internal and external teams

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary / day rate (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance / package
• Opportunity to work on a flagship leisure scheme
• Strong pipeline of secured framework projects in the North West

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