Site-Based Hotel Refurbishment Project Manager, Windsor

Criterion Capital Ltd; Windsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Criterion Capital Ltd in Windsor, England is seeking a proactive Construction Project Manager to take full ownership of a hotel refurbishment project. You will lead planning, procurement, and delivery from inception to handover, coordinating design teams and stakeholders.

The role requires a proven track record in hotel or hospitality refurbishments, strong leadership, and a hands-on, site-based approach in Windsor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• Experience delivering medium to large-scale hotel, hospitality, refurbishment or conversion projects.
• Experience managing complex refurbishments from pre-construction to completion is essential.
• Experience in operational or partly operational hotel environments is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction processes, building regulations, health and safety (CDM) requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Membership of professional bodies (RICS, CIOB, APM) would be advantageous.
• Strong cost control, procurement, contracts and change management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive hands-on approach with ability to challenge consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the hotel refurbishment project, including scope, programme, budget, quality and handover.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans covering scope, objectives, programme, resources, procurement and budget.
• Establish and manage detailed project programmes, milestones and critical paths, ensuring works are delivered on time.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditure, assess financial risk and ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Lead the procurement and appointment of contractors, consultants and suppliers, negotiating contracts and commercial terms to achieve best value.
• Manage and coordinate the design team, consultants, contractors and specialist subcontractors, challenging proposals where required to achieve the project objectives.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues, delays and conflicts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate all construction activities, ensuring effective sequencing and integration of architectural, structural and MEP works.
• Work closely with hotel management and operational teams to minimise disruption to hotel operations, guests and neighbouring stakeholders where applicable.
• Ensure appropriate planning and phasing of works, particularly in guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas and other operational spaces.
• Obtain and coordinate necessary approvals, permits, inspections and statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, CDM requirements, building regulations and relevant construction standards.
• Implement robust quality control procedures and ensure works are completed to the required specification and standard.
• Monitor contractor performance, programme progress, quality, health and safety and compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, hotel management, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders, providing clear and regular project updates.
• Manage change control, variations, contractor claims and commercial issues, ensuring appropriate approvals and documentation are maintained.
• Maintain accurate and organised project records, including contracts, drawings, programmes, change orders, meeting minutes, inspection records and handover documentation.
• Lead the commissioning, snagging, practical completion and handover process, ensuring the hotel is ready for occupation and operation.
• Drive the project forward with a proactive approach, identifying opportunities to improve programme, quality and value.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Negotiation

CDM Regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Criterion Capital Ltd in Windsor, England is seeking a proactive Construction Project Manager to take full ownership of a hotel refurbishment project. You will lead planning, procurement, and delivery from inception to handover, coordinating design teams and stakeholders.

The role requires a proven track record in hotel or hospitality refurbishments, strong leadership, and a hands-on, site-based approach in Windsor.