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Project Manager – Leisure Industry (Construction & Refurbishment)
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver a varied programme of construction, remodel and refurbishment projects across our national Places Leisure estate. This role offers broad responsibility—from essential lifecycle upgrades to exciting new developments including Paddle Court installations.
Reporting to the Head of Projects, the role holder will directly manage projects including refurbishment, alteration and fit-out projects, along with occasional technology and innovation projects. They will act as the client-side Project Manager for larger scale projects working alongside our consultants and contractors. The role holder will own and manage all projects in their remit, from inception to practical completion along with post-handover monitoring and ensure delivery of a cost-effective, client-focused solution.
What You'll Do
* Manage multiple construction and refurbishment projects from feasibility to handover
* Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Building Regulations
* Oversee budgets, tender processes and contractor performance
* Drive improvements in quality, cost control and project documentation
* Collaborate with internal teams, consultants and contractors
* Support innovation projects across the leisure estate
* Own every stage of the project lifecycle -feasibility, design, tender, delivery, handover.
* Collaborate with Business Development on redevelopment proposals and bids.
Essential Skills
* Proven experience delivering construction or refurbishment projects
* Strong understanding of Building Regulations, CDM and planning
* RICS, APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification
* Skilled in tendering, change control and cost management
* Confident communicator with a proactive, client-focused approach
* Understanding of the tender processes (including tender development), project costing and change control processes
Why Join Us?
As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we create places where communities thrive. You'll shape meaningful leisure spaces while developing your career in a supportive, people‑centred organisation.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.
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Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities