Wates Group
Project Manager

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Project Manager - Fit Out Phase
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the fit out phase of a major battery manufacturing gigafactory in Sunderland. This landmark project will play a key role in supporting the UK's growing electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the successful delivery of fit out works from mobilisation to handover.
- Lead project teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to achieve programme milestones.
- Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
- Monitor project budgets, costs and commercial performance.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
- Manage project risks and drive solutions to maintain programme and delivery targets.
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About You
- Proven experience delivering large-scale fit out, industrial, manufacturing or construction projects.
- Strong leadership, programme management and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially aware with experience managing project budgets and subcontractors.
- Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent experience.
- SMSTS and CSCS certification preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and car allowance.
- Bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package.
- Career development opportunities on one of the UK's most significant construction projects.
- The chance to contribute to a major development supporting the future of sustainable manufacturing.
If you're an ambitious Project Manager looking to deliver a high-profile project that will leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.


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Our commitments: Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk
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