Job Description
Project Manager - Carlisle
Posting Start Date:
15/01/2026
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Carlisle
Function:
General Services
Experience:
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Job Scope
Working independently, but as part of a small Property team, take ownership for the provision of a professional and practical service, for projects from initial feasibility through to completion and building maintenance to the entire factory site.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Supporting with the identification of projects
- Undertaking feasibility studies into schemes which are planned to be implemented across the business, liaising and co-ordinating with all project stakeholders.
- Managing a wide variety of capital project and building maintenance projects. Strong financial and budget management skills and experience of managing project teams, controlling contractors and consultants.
- Preparing tender packages, tender analysis, contracts and contract administration throughout the project.
- Ensuring the management and control of individual project costs.
- Identification and ongoing management of contractors / suppliers
Required Qualifications and Aptitudes
Education
- Degree in Building Surveying or Construction Management or equivalent experience
- Membership of RICS or CIOB
Experience
- Able to demonstrate significant experience of working in a similar role
- Experience of working within an industrial environment is desirable
- Able to demonstrate experience of managing projects of significant value
- Able to demonstrate experience of contract administration and preparing JCT or similar contracts.
- Have detailed knowledge and experience of CDM regulations to undertake role of Principal Designer as required.
- Experience of managing building maintenance, diagnosing defects and preparing schedules of work
Essential Skills
- Flexible approach to work and able to work under pressure
- Ability to organise workload and prioritise, be self-motivated to ensure deadlines are achieved
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, able to successfully negotiate and influence with internal and external customers
- Able to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Able to demonstrate resilience and tight controls
- Good IT knowledge and skills, AutoCad would be highly desirable
- Able to drive with full driving licence essential
- Flexibility to travel across sites essential
Salary for this role will be £48k - £52k, depending upon qualification, skills and experience.
Employee benefits include:
- 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with linked life insurance
- Service-related payment
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted tyre vouchers
- Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Car purchase scheme (salary sacrifice)
The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Information at a Glance
Posting Start Date:
15/01/2026
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Carlisle
Function:
General Services
Experience:
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