Project Manager

Job description

Project Manager – Refurbishment (Facades & Internals)

Location: Plymouth

Contract Type: Long-term Contract (12+ months)

Permanent Opportunity Available

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a Tier 1 main contractor to appoint an experienced Project Manager for a major refurbishment programme in Plymouth. This is a long-term, well-supported project with a minimum 12-month duration and a clear pathway into a permanent role for those seeking long-term security.

The project includes substantial external façade works and internal refurbishment packages, delivered within a live environment. You’ll have full ownership of site delivery, working closely with senior leadership, commercial teams, and specialist subcontractors to drive safe, high-quality outcomes.

Your Role

As Project Manager, you’ll take end-to-end responsibility for project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for delivering refurbishment works, including façade packages and internal fit-out
• Managing programme, cost, quality, and safety from pre-construction through to completion
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Ensuring health & safety compliance in line with Tier 1 standards and procedures
• Chairing site meetings and reporting progress to senior stakeholders
• Managing sequencing, interfaces, and live building constraints
• Proactively identifying and managing risks, issues, and change
• Driving programme certainty and maintaining strong site controls
• Supporting handover, snagging, and final account close-out

Experience & Background

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on refurbishment or complex construction projects
• Strong knowledge of façade works and internal construction packages
• Experience working with a Tier 1 or large regional main contractor
• Solid understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and site logistics
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Solutions-focused mindset with excellent problem-solving abilit

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card
• First Aid at Work
• Relevant construction qualification (desirable, not essential)

What’s On Offer

• Long-term contract (12+ months) with strong extension potential
• Option to move permanent if preferred
• Competitive day rate or salary, depending on engagement type
• High-profile Tier 1 refurbishment programme
• Well-structured project with strong leadership and commercial support

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English