Project Manager - Refurbishment in Preston, ENG

Project Manager – Major Hotel and Leisure Refurbishment

Preston

£75,000–£85,000 plus package

Permanent

A North West property developer is looking to appoint a Project Manager to lead a complex £25m cut-and-carve refurbishment in Preston.

The project involves the extensive refurbishment and transformation of a landmark existing building to create high-quality hotel, spa and leisure facilities. It forms part of a wider £70m regeneration development that will deliver a major new residential and hospitality destination in the city.

Reporting to the Project Director responsible for the wider development, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the £25m refurbishment package. This is a genuine Project Manager position and does not require someone operating at Senior Project Manager level, although you must be comfortable taking ownership of a technically demanding project.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Leading the refurbishment project through the main construction phase

- Managing the programme, subcontractors and site delivery team

- Coordinating structural alterations, internal works, building services and specialist finishes

- Working closely with the Project Director, consultants and design team

- Managing design development, buildability and technical coordination

- Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and programme control

- Monitoring progress, identifying risks and implementing recovery measures where required

- Managing client, consultant and subcontractor relationships

- Overseeing commissioning, snagging and handover activities

The successful candidate will have:

- Previous experience delivering substantial refurbishment or cut-and-carve projects

- A strong background in building construction, ideally including hotel, leisure, high-end residential or commercial refurbishment

- Experience managing complex structural alterations and services-intensive internal works

- The ability to lead a project team and coordinate multiple subcontract packages

- Strong programme, commercial and technical awareness

- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

- A stable employment history with a recognised contractor or developer

- Appropriate construction management qualifications and site certifications

Experience of heritage buildings, hospitality projects, spa or leisure facilities, or complex city-centre refurbishment would be particularly relevant.

The anticipated salary is £75,000–£85,000 plus package, with some flexibility for an especially well-matched candidate. The main works are expected to commence in January 2027.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a prominent refurbishment project while working directly with an experienced Project Director on one of Preston’s most significant regeneration schemes.

Apply with your CV or contact ProBuild Recruitment for a confidential discussion.