Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Project Manager for a remote role focused on delivering high-profile leisure and sports developments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work independently. A competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000 is offered, with the opportunity for professional development and progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully remote role

Autonomous working culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing leisure or sports development projects.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery for leisure and stadium schemes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.
• Monitor project performance and implement solutions proactively.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Leisure, Sport Centre & Stadium Development, Large commercial schemes Regeneration projects, Central and local government programmes, Cultural and heritage developments

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (up to £60,000 for exceptional candidates)

Location: Remote / Home-based with autonomous working

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our growing team, leading the delivery of high-profile leisure, sport centre and stadium developments. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional who thrives working autonomously in a remote environment.

Project manager will take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to practical completion, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships with confidence and precision. This role suits a Project Manager with a proven track record in the leisure and sports sector, large commercial schemes, regeneration projects, central and local government programmes, cultural and heritage developments who can work independently, make sound decisions, and communicate effectively across distributed teams.

Project Manager Duties

• Manage end-to-end project delivery for leisure, sport centre and stadium schemes
• Lead planning, budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation with minimal supervision
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors and clients to ensure project milestones are met
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and implement solutions proactively
• Maintain detailed project documentation and reporting
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Work autonomously to drive projects forward in a remote working environment

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing leisure, sport centre, stadium or similar hospitality/recreation development projects
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workload and priorities
• Problem-solving mindset with sound commercial judgment
• Degree educated with 2:1 or above in a construction-related discipline (Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field)
• Master's degree preferred where held

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary reflecting experience: £40,000 - £55,000 (£60,000 for senior candidates)
• Fully remote role with flexible home office setup
• Autonomous working culture that values results and independence
• Opportunity to work on significant leisure and sports sector projects
• Professional development and progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you're a skilled Project Manager looking for a remote role where you can make a real impact on exciting leisure and sports developments, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience.

We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.