Project Manager – Major Hotel and Leisure Refurbishment Preston £75,000–£85,000 plus package Permanent A North West property developer is looking to appoint a Project Manager to lead a complex £25m cut-and-carve refurbishment in Preston. The project involves the extensive refurbishment and transformation of a landmark existing building to create high-quality hotel, spa and leisure facilities. It forms part of a wider £70m regeneration development that will deliver a major new residential and hospitality destination in the city. Reporting to the Project Director responsible for the wider development, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the £25m refurbishment package. This is a genuine Project Manager position and does not require someone operating at Senior Project Manager level, although you must be comfortable taking ownership of a technically demanding project. Key responsibilities will include: - Leading the refurbishment project through the main construction phase - Managing the programme, subcontractors and site delivery team - Coordinating structural alterations, internal works, building services and specialist finishes - Working closely with the Project Director, consultants and design team - Managing design development, buildability and technical coordination - Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and programme control - Monitoring progress, identifying risks and implementing recovery measures where required - Managing client, consultant and subcontractor relationships - Overseeing commissioning, snagging and handover activities The successful candidate will have: - Previous experience delivering substantial refurbishment or cut-and-carve projects - A strong background in building construction, ideally including hotel, leisure, high-end residential or commercial refurbishment - Experience managing complex structural alterations and services-intensive internal works - The ability to lead a project team and coordinate multiple subcontract packages - Strong programme, commercial and technical awareness - Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills - A stable employment history with a recognised contractor or developer - Appropriate construction management qualifications and site certifications Experience of heritage buildings, hospitality projects, spa or leisure facilities, or complex city-centre refurbishment would be particularly relevant. The anticipated salary is £75,000–£85,000 plus package, with some flexibility for an especially well-matched candidate. The main works are expected to commence in January 2027. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a prominent refurbishment project while working directly with an experienced Project Director on one of Preston’s most significant regeneration schemes. Apply with your CV or contact ProBuild Recruitment for a confidential discussion