At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting retail projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Established main contractor with a strong reputation in the North East.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, long-term work opportunities, and autonomy in your role.
- Other info: Join a growing team with a clear pipeline of future projects.
- Why this job: Take ownership of impactful projects and drive them to success.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Project Manager in construction, with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
We’re working with a well-established main contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take full ownership of a new build retail scheme in the North East. This is a key role within the business, requiring a strong all-rounder who can take a project from inception through to delivery and handover. The initial scheme is a retail development, with a clear pipeline of follow-on work in the region, offering long-term continuity for the right individual.
They are looking for someone who can truly own the project, not just manage day-to-day site activity—overseeing programme, commercial awareness, client interface, and overall delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing:- Taking full responsibility for project delivery from inception to completion
- Managing programme, budgets, and overall project performance
- Leading site teams, including Site Managers and subcontractors
- Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to required quality standards
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients and consultants
- Driving progress and resolving any issues across the project lifecycle
- Overseeing procurement, logistics, and resource planning
- Managing reporting, project updates, and stakeholder communication
- Leading handover, snagging, and final account stages
- Proven experience operating as a Project Manager within a main contractor environment
- Strong track record delivering new build projects through to completion
- Experience within retail or commercial sectors desirable
- Ability to manage projects holistically, beyond day-to-day site activity
- Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills
- Excellent communication and leadership ability
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid as a minimum
- Opportunity to take full ownership of a new build retail project
- Clear pipeline of follow-on work in the North East
- Work with a stable and growing contractor
- Role offering real autonomy and responsibility
If you’re a Project Manager looking for a role where you can take full control of project delivery and be part of a long-term regional pipeline, this is a great opportunity. Apply now for a confidential discussion.
Project Manager employer: MTR Partnership
Join a well-established main contractor in the North East, where you will have the opportunity to take full ownership of exciting new build retail projects. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, this role offers real autonomy and responsibility, alongside a clear pipeline of follow-on work that ensures long-term stability. Enjoy competitive remuneration and the chance to lead dynamic site teams while making a meaningful impact in the construction industry.
