Project Manager

Atkins Search are currently working with a highly respected and growing multi-disciplinary business, who're continuing to expand its project management team due to a strong pipeline of retail sector work secured across the UK.

As a result, they are looking to appoint a Project Manager to join their successful Leeds office, delivering projects for some of the UK's leading retail and commercial brands.

Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will play a key role in delivering fast-paced retail programmes, including store refurbishments, maintenance projects, extensions, new build developments and MEP-focused upgrades. The business prides itself on building long-term relationships with clients and offers genuine opportunities for career progression.

Please note - candidates operating at Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager level who are looking to take the next step in their career will also be considered.

As a Construction Project Manager, you will primarily focus on projects within the retail sector, supporting national roll-out programmes, flagship store developments and asset improvement schemes.

Projects will typically include:

• Retail store refurbishments and fit-outs
• Planned maintenance and lifecycle replacement works
• New build retail developments
• MEP upgrades and infrastructure improvements
• Property enhancement programmes
• Multi-site project rollouts across regional and national portfolios

You will take ownership of projects throughout the entire lifecycle, from initial feasibility and planning stages through to successful completion and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

• Managing projects from inception through to completion
• Pre-construction planning and project set-up
• Programme development and management
• Contract administration and procurement support
• Cost, risk and change management
• Coordinating contractors, consultants and supply chain partners
• Managing refurbishment, maintenance and new build retail schemes
• Overseeing MEP installation and upgrade projects
• Stakeholder engagement with clients, occupiers and operational teams
• Preparing and issuing regular project reports
• Monitoring health and safety compliance throughout project delivery
• Facilitating project meetings and ensuring actions are effectively managed
• Supporting successful project handover and post-completion activities

• Previous experience in a Project Management role within the construction industry
• Experience delivering retail, fit-out, refurbishment, maintenance or commercial construction projects
• Understanding of MEP works and building services coordination
• Experience working within a construction consultancy environment is desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel and project reporting tools
• Strong knowledge of construction methodology and building technology
• Understanding of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Full UK driving licence preferred due to occasional site travel

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual salary reviews
• Professional membership support
• Ongoing training and career development
• Clear progression opportunities
• Mileage and business expense reimbursement
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Regular social and networking events
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

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