Project Manager

Freelance Project Manager – New Build Hotel Location: North Yorkshire Rate: £450-£500 per day Start: November 2026 Duration: 12 Months The Brief We are working with an established construction business to recruit an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new-build hotel development in North Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and delivery-focused Project Manager to take ownership of a project from inception, coordinating the design process, managing key stakeholders and driving the construction programme through to completion. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality hotel development, ensuring the finished product meets exacting standards, with a particular focus on premium finishes, quality and attention to detail. Specifics As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, working closely with the client, design team, consultants and site-based delivery teams to ensure the development progresses efficiently from initial planning and design through to handover. You will need to be confident managing the project lifecycle, resolving challenges, coordinating multiple stakeholders and maintaining the highest standards of quality throughout the build. Key Responsibilities Take overall responsibility for the project from inception through to practical completion and handover. Coordinate the design development process, working closely with architects, consultants, engineers and specialist subcontractors. Manage client relationships and act as the key point of contact for project stakeholders. Lead project planning, programming and sequencing, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved. Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor appointments and the coordination of specialist packages. Work closely with the site management team to ensure construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification. Monitor project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance in conjunction with the commercial team. Drive quality management throughout the project, with particular emphasis on high-specification internal finishes, fixtures, fittings and final detailing. Identify and manage project risks, design issues and programme constraints, implementing effective solutions where required. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, building regulations, quality standards and contractual requirements. Coordinate inspections, commissioning, snagging and the final handover process. Maintain clear communication and reporting across all project stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, programme, cost and quality. Requirements To be considered for this role, you will have: Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager delivering new-build construction projects. A strong track record of managing projects from early design and pre-construction stages through to completion. Experience coordinating design teams, consultants, clients and multiple project stakeholders. A thorough understanding of construction programmes, procurement, project costs and risk management. Experience delivering high-quality finishes and managing detailed finishing stages. Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to drive progress, maintain quality standards and manage competing priorities. Qualifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold Card), Temporary Works Coordinator, First Aid Experience delivering hotels, hospitality, leisure or other high-specification commercial developments would be particularly advantageous. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to take a leading role on a high-profile new-build hotel development, with responsibility for shaping the project from its earliest stages through to the delivery of a premium finished product. If you are an experienced Construction Project Manager who