Project Manager- Property

Henderson Group Property Ltd. offers an attractive salary, benefits, company car, and bonus for the role of Project Manager. We are proud to be one of Northern Ireland's leading employers, employing over 5,000 colleagues and recognised as 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025.

Henderson Group Property are award-winning specialists in the acquisition and development of retail outlets, with a proven track record in developing state-of-the-art sites. Our team consists of design & project managers, quantity surveyors, architects, engineers, consultants, and technicians focused on delivering best-in-class, sustainable projects. We delivered over 300 projects last year, ranging in scale and complexity, with values between £50k to £5m.

The successful project manager will lead the design, development, and construction of retail outlets from conception through to opening, aligned to our property strategy. The scope of the role includes:

• Planning and leading all activities within the project life cycle, including feasibility, business case, planning, advising on design and build, liaising with key stakeholders, and managing construction contracts.
• Overseeing all stages of the project to ensure that drawings, budgets, and programmes are delivered in line with project plans.
• Managing Capex budget for projects from planning and agreeing cost targets through to successful completion.
• Liaising with the design team and contractors to manage the contractor tender process.
• Communicating with the finance team regarding all project budgetary details ahead of commencement of works.
• Arranging all submissions of statutory approvals including landlord and licensing.
• Assessing legal implications relating to the project and ensuring Health and Safety Plan is in place.
• Coordinating stakeholders and project participants to attend pre-contract meetings.
• Ensuring that Operating and Maintenance manuals are issued at handover of the project.
• Authorising the issue of Certificate of Completion.
• Arranging for a post-contract site audit within 6 weeks of handover.

Joining us as Project Manager, the minimum criteria you'll need is:

• Relevant building/construction qualification.
• 2 years 'client or consultancy side' Construction Project Management experience, preferably in a retail environment.
• Proven experience of executing multiple, complex projects and responding to quick-moving agendas.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in using MS Office packages - Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Current valid UK driving license and ability to travel throughout Northern Ireland.

The attributes you'll need include:

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels internally and externally.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic team player.

It is desirable if you have:

• A third-level qualification in a construction discipline.
• Experience within the convenience retail and forecourt industry.
• Knowledge of materials and methods of fabrication and installation of fixtures and construction.
• Understanding of merchandising, specifically in-store environments.

As part of this role, it is important that you feel aligned with our core values: Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork, and Integrity.

Our business has been recognised for delivering excellence in employment. Benefits include an attractive salary, company car or allowance, bonus, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, staff discount at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores, and a range of other discounts and benefits. This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week, with working hours from 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday.

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Monday 20th April 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer.