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Due to newly awarded contracts, one of Northern Ireland’s local building, refurbishment and fit-out specialists is now seeking a Project Manager to be based on major schemes across the UK and Ireland. The contractor pride themselves on undertaking prestigious projects in the retail, commercial, hospitality and leisure industries and have gained an enviable reputation for delivering bespoke design and build solutions on large-scale complex projects throughout the UK & Ireland and major contract frameworks across NI. Due to sustained growth and new contract awards, they now have a requirement for experienced Project Manager to take the lead on a shell and core fit out project on a hotel schemes as well as the delivery of a new leisure centre from construction to fit out.

Your role

Based primarily in their N.I. this role will require some site visits with limited UK travel. As Project Manager, you will be involved in projects such as shell and core, fit out schemes and high-end bespoke projects with some variations of construction work.

Initially, you will lead a complete hotel fit out from start to finish. You’ll manage project plans, coordinate teams and contractors, and ensure everything runs smoothly, on time, and within budget. On-site, you’ll oversee works like strip-outs, refurbishments, and fit-outs, making sure all health and safety standards are met.

You’ll be the main contact for clients, architects, designers, and suppliers, keeping communication clear and expectations aligned. You’ll handle budgets, procurement, and supplier negotiations to maintain quality while controlling costs. Site visits will help you ensure high standards are met, and you’ll proactively manage any risks or delays. Limited UK travel will be required for site visits and meetings circa 1 – 2 days a week or less if not required at that stage of the project. As well as the fit of the project, you will also manage a single-storey steel frame construction project for a new leisure centre, before fit-out work begins there.

What you will need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll need proven experience as a Project Manager in construction, fit out, or refurbishment—ideally within the hospitality or luxury residential sectors. A strong understanding of construction processes, including strip-outs, renovations, and fit-outs, is essential. You should be confident in leading and motivating teams, managing contractors, and fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment. Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and negotiating contracts is also important, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage client relationships and coordinate with diverse stakeholders. You’ll need to be flexible, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What you will get in return

On offer is a highly competitive salary package tailored to your experience and skills. You’ll have the opportunity to grow with a dynamic company, taking on increasingly high-profile projects in the luxury hospitality sector. They take pride in offering a collaborative and supportive team culture. You’ll work on bespoke, high-end projects with flexible working arrangements and limited travel to support your work-life balance. They also offer opportunities for training and development to support your ongoing professional growth.

The initial project will involve UK travel however the company are also working on various NI-based framework schemes, so the role can offer a variety of workloads.