Project Manager

ATA Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global experience design agency is seeking a talented Project Manager to oversee high-profile heritage projects. The successful candidate will have approximately 4 years of project management experience in relevant sectors. Responsibilities include bridging the gap between design and delivery, ensuring projects meet time and budget requirements. This role offers flexible hybrid working with a salary range of £35,000-£45,000 per annum based in Leicester, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Approx. 4 years of project management experience in relevant sectors.
• Familiarity with design processes and contracts.
• Knowledge of building regulations and sustainability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from concept to completion.
• Bridge the gap between bidding, design, and delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Skills

Project management experience

Financial management skills

Resource management skills

Schedule management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative skills

Job description

Project Manager - Experience Design & Heritage Projects

A leading global experience design and placemaking agency is seeking a talented Project Manager to join their creative teams delivering high-profile projects across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with around 4 years' project management experience looking to take the next step in their career.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will bridge the gap between bidding, design, and project delivery, working closely with senior project managers and technical directors. You will oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. Projects include museums, cultural destinations, heritage sites, and other visitor attractions.

What You'll Bring

• Proven project management experience (approx. 4 years), ideally in heritage, museum, leisure, retail, or visitor-attraction projects (other sectors considered).
• Strong financial, resource, and schedule management skills.
• Familiarity with design processes, RIBA stages, and contracts (JCT/NEC).
• Awareness of H&S, CDM, building regulations, accessibility, and sustainability requirements.
• Knowledge of sector-relevant funding processes (e.g., NLHF, Failte Ireland, Arts Council).
• Excellent communication, prioritisation, and attention to detail.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Location & Working Style

• Based in Leicester city centre with flexible hybrid working (office, remote, and on-site).
• Occasional out-of-hours work and travel within the UK and internationally.
• Must hold a full driving license and valid passport.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Opportunities for growth and professional development within a globally respected creative agency.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.