At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting leisure construction projects from start to finish, ensuring top-notch quality and safety.
- Company: Join Parkwood Leisure, a leader in creating vibrant community spaces.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community by managing impactful leisure projects.
- Qualifications: 5-7 years of project management experience in construction, preferably with leisure facilities.
The predicted salary is between 47500 - 50000 £ per year.
Parkwood Leisure is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead fast paced leisure construction, refurbishment, and fit out projects across a diverse portfolio, including leisure centres, sports complexes, theatres, and golf courses.
Position Overview
You will be responsible for end to end project delivery, ensuring our leisure facilities meet high brand standards. This role focuses on balancing complex live environment logistics, strict aesthetic requirements, and aggressive timelines without disrupting ongoing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Delivery: Own the end to end execution of projects, maintaining detailed master schedules and formulating phasing plans to minimize operational disruption.
- Stakeholder & Client Management: Act as the primary liaison between clients, brand representatives, operations teams, and 3rd party consultants (architects, engineers).
- Financial & Commercial Control: Govern project P&L, monitor capital spend, oversee procurement, including long lead time equipment and FF&E, and manage commercial risks by ensuring proper contractual documentation.
- Quality, Safety & Compliance: Maintain rigorous zero defect quality control, ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM regulations, and health and safety standards.
Candidate Profile
Experience: 5 to 7 years as a construction Project Manager with a background in complex, live environment refurbishments (e.g., pool plant systems, wet side changing rooms).
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management preferred. Relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or chartered status like CIOB, RICS) and safety credentials (IOSH, NEBOSH, or SMSTS) are highly desirable.
Technical Expertise: Strong background in leisure-specific MEP installations, including pool plant and HVAC.
Core Competencies: Proven ability in fast track delivery, commercial negotiation, and navigating complex design site conflicts.
Project Manager Leisure Construction & Refurbishment employer: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on delivering high-quality leisure facilities, employees benefit from engaging projects that enhance their skills in a dynamic environment, while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Located in a vibrant area, the company offers unique opportunities to work on diverse projects that contribute positively to community wellbeing.
