Project Manager

Skilled Careers; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a significant phased leisure development project in St Neots. This permanent position will involve managing a complex construction program that includes the development of sports facilities such as cricket pavilions, access roads, and a leisure center. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project management and strong leadership skills, ensuring health and safety compliance and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction or leisure developments.
• Strong understanding of phased construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Overall project management across all phases of the development.
• Managing programme, budget, quality, and risk.
• Coordinating consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Construction or project management qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB, PRINCE2)

Job description

Location: St Neots
Anticipated Start Date: March 2026
Employment Type: Permanent

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead a major phased leisure development project based in St Neots. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to manage a complex, high-profile construction programme from delivery through to completion and refurbishment stages.

The Project

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a multi-phase development that includes:

• Construction of a new cricket pavilion
• Development of a new access road
• Installation of paddle courts, pickleball courts, and an all-weather pitch
• Construction of a new wet leisure centre, including:
  • New gym facilities
  • Village changing areas
  • Additional leisure and support spaces
  • Integration with an existing dry leisure building
• Post-completion refurbishment of an existing wet leisure centre (separate building) into a large soft play facility

Key Responsibilities

• Overall project management across all phases of the development
• Managing programme, budget, quality, and risk
• Coordinating consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, statutory, and contractual requirements
• Overseeing design coordination and construction delivery
• Reporting progress to senior stakeholders and clients

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction or leisure developments
• Strong understanding of phased construction projects
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously
• Relevant construction or project management qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred