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Seeking the next stage in your career as a project manager in Derby? It’s a great time to find a new opportunity as a wealth of construction projects are taking shape across the city. 

With 2025 being dubbed ‘the year everyone has been waiting for’ as 11 major construction projects change the face of Derby, we have a wide range of jobs in the city’s flourishing construction sector available to choose from. 

Among the exciting schemes the people of Derby are looking forward to is the £45.8m new Becketwell entertainment centre, the Market Hall’s £35m refurbishment and the new £15m approach to East Street. Further housing projects are planned, including a £30m nine-storey tower of nearly 200 apartments in Full Street. 

Project managers are vital members of the team involved in construction projects, overseeing the planning and delivery of buildings from start to finish and being the ‘eyes and ears’ of clients. 

We have several project manager jobs available in Derby’s construction sector, including roles such as Senior Project Manager, Project Lead, Project Manager, Assistant Contracts Manager, Contracts Manager, Operations Manager and Operations Director.  

Click here to take a look at just some of the project manager jobs currently on offer in Derby. 

Project management explained  

There can be challenging times in every construction scheme but the joy of being involved in project management is that you can take charge, find solutions and progress to a successful conclusion.

Project managers need to be highly organised, co-ordinating different stages of the construction work, creating site plans, conducting cost and scale assessments, compiling the necessary documentation and ensuring all building regulations are adhered to.

You must oversee the building schedule once work begins, managing resources and the workforce, identifying and addressing any issues and making sure the project is completed on time and within the agreed budget.

It’s a hugely satisfying role where no day is the same and you are part of creating a building that fulfils the client’s vision and needs – and leads to a proud handover once the work is completed.

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Project manager consultancy specialists 

Rest assured, your future career prospects will be in safe hands with our talented team of construction recruitment experts.

As one of the East Midlands’ leading recruitment consultancies, we are passionate about matching the right people with the right job – and have many successful pairings to illustrate our skills.

We will help you find the ideal project manager role in Derby – a city facing huge change with an array of construction projects.

Our friendly team of Derby construction sector specialists has a wide range of experience between them – they include operations director Laura Belcher, senior recruitment consultant Ashleigh Curwood, managing consultant Jade Stevenson, and our Derby specialists Nicolé Broughton, a senior recruitment specialist, and recruitment consultant Olivia Jones, from our freelance construction team.  

Speak to use today to find your next job opportunity and see your project management skills develop, alongside the buildings you will be involved with.

Testimonials

“I originally spoke with Laura in relation to a different role. She was excellent at leading me through the discussions with the business and for providing insight into the company pre-interview. I decided not to proceed with that role but Laura took great initiative to put me forward for a different role, one which I had not applied for myself. This ultimately led to two successful interviews and an offer of employment. Throughout my discussions with Laura over the last month or so, she has been extremely proactive, engaging and considerate of my views and requirements. Compared to the level of engagement from other recruiters I genuinely do not believe she could have been any better. Overall Laura has been a stand-out representative for Atkins Search and I would highly recommend her and the company to others.” – Senior Project Manager , Construction Consultancy