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.
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
- 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
If you are an experienced Construction Project Manager who combines strong technical and organisational ability with a passion for quality construction and stakeholder management, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
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