Project Manager Leisure Construction & Refurbishment

Parkwood Leisure; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership across Parkwood

Pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Diversity-focused culture

Job summary

Parkwood Leisure in Droitwich is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead end-to-end capital projects across leisure centres, theatres, and golf courses. You will manage fast-paced refurbishment and fit-out work while ensuring minimal disruption to operating facilities and maintaining high brand standards.

The role requires 5–7 years in construction project management, experience with live environments, MEP installations, and a strong safety track record; a Construction Management degree or

Qualifications

• 5–7 years as a construction Project Manager with live-environment refurbishments.
• Experience in leisure sector projects and MEP installations.
• Bachelor degree in Construction Management preferred; CIOB/RICS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of capital projects with master schedules and phasing.
• Act as primary liaison between clients, operations, and architects/engineers.
• Govern P&L, monitor spend, manage risks; oversee procurement incl. FF&E.
• Maintain zero-defect QC and ensure Building Safety Act and CDM compliance.

Skills

End-to-end project leadership

Stakeholder liaison

P&L governance

Procurement management

Live-environment refurbishments

MEP installations

Fast track delivery

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

CIOB/RICS chartered status desirable

Tools

CDM compliance

H&S standards knowledge

Job description

Capital Project Manager | Droitwich

Permanent, full time 40 hours per week

Salary £55,000 Per annum

Key Focus End to end leisure construction, refurbishment, and fit out projects across leisure centres, sports complexes, theatres, and golf courses.

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in complex construction and refurbishment? Parkwood Leisure is seeking a dedicated Capital Project Manager to join our team in Droitwich. In this dynamic role, you will oversee fast paced leisure construction, refurbishment, and fit out projects across our diverse nationwide portfolio, including leisure centres, sports complexes, theatres, and golf courses.

You will take full ownership of end to end project delivery, ensuring our leisure facilities meet high brand standards. A central focus of the role is navigating complex live environment logistics, maintaining strict aesthetic requirements, and meeting aggressive project timelines all while ensuring zero disruption to ongoing facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end to end execution of capital projects, maintaining detailed master schedules and formulating phasing plans to minimise operational disruption in live environments.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, internal operational teams, and third party consultants, including architects and engineers.
• Govern project P&L, monitor capital spend, manage commercial risks, and oversee procurement, including long lead time equipment and FF&E Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment.
• Maintain rigorous zero defect quality control and ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM regulations, and health and safety standards.

We are looking for a proactive, technically skilled project leader who brings

• 5 to 7 years experience as a construction Project Manager with a strong background in complex, live-environment refurbishments such as pool plant systems and wet side changing rooms.
• Background in leisure specific MEP installations, including pool plant systems and HVAC infrastructure.
• A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management is preferred. Relevant professional certifications or chartered status CIOB, RICS are highly desirable.
• Recognised safety credentials IOSH, NEBOSH, or SMSTS are highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in fast track project delivery, commercial negotiation, and resolving complex design and site conflicts under tight deadlines.

Why Join Parkwood Leisure?

We want you to enjoy coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. Our comprehensive benefits package includes

• Free gym membership across Parkwood Leisure facilities
• Company sick pay scheme & pension scheme
• An inclusive, supportive working culture we are proud equal opportunity employers committed to diversity.