Company: Progressive Global Energy
Location: Barnsley
Job Description:We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a principal contractor delivering a major food manufacturing construction scheme in Barnsley. The project is a high-value £15m-£30m development involving demolition, new build and fit-out, currently at design and procurement stage.
This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with a strong background in food manufacturing environments, who can take ownership of project delivery from inception through to completion while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme control and stakeholder communication.
Role Overview
The successful Project Manager will lead and manage specialist food manufacturing construction projects on behalf of the principal contractor, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality and compliance standards. The role will involve full lifecycle project leadership, from planning and procurement through execution, reporting, risk management and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Delivery
Develop detailed project plans, programmes and resource allocation strategies. Define project scope, objectives and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders. Manage all phases of the construction project from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Oversee demolition, new build and fit-out activities while maintaining progress against programme. Minimum 7 years’ experience in food manufacturing construction project management. Proven track record delivering complex projects as a main contractorExperience managing projects valued at over £10m. Strong experience managing budgets, schedules and multidisciplinary teams. Experience across the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to handover. Experience managing shutdowns, phased works and commissioning in live or regulated environments. Key Skills & Competencies
Strong strategic health and safety awareness. Budget ownership and commercial control capability. Programme development and risk management expertise. Extensive experience in food manufacturing builds or refurbishments. Strong client leadership and decision-making ability. Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills. Qualifications & Certifications
NVQ Level 6 or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline is preferred. CSCS Card (Manager level). SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme). TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator). First Aid at Work certificationUKATA Asbestos Training…
Posted: July 18th, 2026
