Project Manager

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Newry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is looking for a Project Manager for a refurbishment project in Newry, Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate must have over 20 years of construction experience and over 10 years specifically in fit-out/refurb projects. Responsibilities include overseeing site operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role is site-based 5 days a week with a competitive daily rate of £375-£400.

Qualifications

• 20+ years' experience in construction and driving large projects.
• 10+ years' experience in fit out/refurb.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Must be based within Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the refurbishment scheme.
• Oversee daily site operations and team coordination.
• Develop and monitor project programmes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to safety and compliance.
• Implement quality management processes and handover.

Skills

Project leadership

Site management

Cost control

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Refurbishment - Newry. We are currently partnering with an established tier 1 Fit-Out/Refurbishment contractor who are urgently seeking a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager to deliver a technically challenging fast-track project in Northern Ireland. This role will be Site Based 5 days a week and is offered on a contract basis to August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery - Take full ownership of a fast-track, technically challenging refurbishment scheme, driving the programme from pre-construction through handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Site Management & Supervision - Oversee daily site operations, coordinating and directing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, while maintaining productivity and resolving on-site issues quickly to keep the project moving.
• Programme & Cost Control - Develop, monitor, and update detailed project programmes; track progress against key milestones; implement recovery strategies where necessary; and manage budgets, variations, and cost reporting to protect commercial performance.
• Stakeholder & Client Management - Act as the primary point of contact for the client, consultants, and external stakeholders, providing regular updates, managing expectations, chairing progress meetings, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Health, Safety & Compliance - Ensure strict adherence to company procedures, statutory requirements, and industry best practices; foster a strong safety-first culture on site; and lead by example in promoting safe working practices.
• Quality Assurance & Handover - Implement and monitor robust quality management processes, manage inspections and snagging, and deliver a seamless handover process that meets the standards of a tier 1 contractor working in occupied environments.

Requirements

• Must have 20+ years' experience in construction and driving large projects
• Must have 10+ years' experience in fit out/refurb
• Must have excellent communication skills (Both written and Oral)
• Must be based within Northern Ireland

Benefits

• £375-£400 per day depending on experience