Project Manager

Overview

Atkins Search are currently working with a highly respected and growing multi-disciplinary business, who're continuing to expand its project management team due to a strong pipeline of retail sector work secured across the UK.

As a result, they are looking to appoint a Project Manager to join their successful Leeds office, delivering projects for some of the UK's leading retail and commercial brands.

Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will play a key role in delivering fast-paced retail programmes, including store refurbishments, maintenance projects, extensions, new build developments and MEP-focused upgrades. The business prides itself on building long-term relationships with clients and offers genuine opportunities for career progression.

Please note - candidates operating at Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager level who are looking to take the next step in their career will also be considered.

Role

As a Construction Project Manager, you will primarily focus on projects within the retail sector, supporting national roll-out programmes, flagship store developments and asset improvement schemes.

Projects will typically include:

Retail store refurbishments and fit-outs

Planned maintenance and lifecycle replacement works

New build retail developments

MEP upgrades and infrastructure improvements

Property enhancement programmes

Multi-site project rollouts across regional and national portfolios

You will take ownership of projects throughout the entire lifecycle, from initial feasibility and planning stages through to successful completion and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

Managing projects from inception through to completion

Pre-construction planning and project set-up

Programme development and management

Contract administration and procurement support

Cost, risk and change management

Coordinating contractors, consultants and supply chain partners

Managing refurbishment, maintenance and new build retail schemes

Overseeing MEP installation and upgrade projects

Stakeholder engagement with clients, occupiers and operational teams

Preparing and issuing regular project reports

Monitoring health and safety compliance throughout project delivery

Facilitating project meetings and ensuring actions are effectively managed

Supporting successful project handover and post-completion activities

Person

Previous experience in a Project Management role within the construction industry

Experience delivering retail, fit-out, refurbishment, maintenance or commercial construction projects

Understanding of MEP works and building services coordination

Experience working within a construction consultancy environment is desirable

Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel and project reporting tools

Strong knowledge of construction methodology and building technology

Understanding of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Commercially aware with strong problem-solving capabilities

Full UK driving licence preferred due to occasional site travel

Remuneration

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension contribution

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Annual salary reviews

Professional membership support

Ongoing training and career development

Clear progression opportunities

Mileage and business expense reimbursement

Laptop and mobile phone

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Regular social and networking events

Collaborative and supportive working environment

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