Construction Project Manager

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Project Manager to oversee refurbishment, fit-out, and installation projects for a specialist UK contractor. You will manage site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure programme, budget, and quality targets are met across live commercial sites.

Successful candidates will have 2–3 years in a PM role with trade background, hold relevant safety certifications (SMSTS/SSSTS/CSCS), and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years proven experience as a Project Manager with a strong trade background.
• Experience managing commercial refurbishment projects.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Asbestos Awareness certification.
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification (desirable).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Hands-on and flexible approach to working on-site.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple refurbishments and fit-out projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee refurbishment, fit-out, and installation projects, ensuring all works are programmed and resourced effectively.
• Manage and support Site Managers and site teams delivering high-quality carpentry, M&E, and general refurbishment works across multiple projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure efficient project delivery and programme compliance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, company policies, and project-specific risk assessments throughout all phases of the project.
• Monitor project progress, programme, costs, and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues, delays, and risks.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure accurate planning and execution of works.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, suppliers, and other project stakeholders, maintaining strong professional relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee quality assurance, snagging, and project handover, ensuring all works are completed to the required standard and client satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including programmes, progress reports, variations, procurement schedules, cost tracking, and material procurement records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Read drawings

On-site flexibility

Education

SMSTS

SSSTS

CSCS Card

Asbestos Awareness

Temporary Works Coordinator

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

Our client is a specialist UK construction and maintenance contractor, delivering high-quality refurbishment and installation projects across live commercial sites.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Project Manager to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple refurbishments and fit-out projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee refurbishment, fit-out, and installation projects, ensuring all works are programmed and resourced effectively.
• Manage and support Site Managers and site teams delivering high-quality carpentry, M&E, and general refurbishment works across multiple projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure efficient project delivery and programme compliance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, company policies, and project-specific risk assessments throughout all phases of the project.
• Monitor project progress, programme, costs, and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues, delays, and risks.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure accurate planning and execution of works.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, suppliers, and other project stakeholders, maintaining strong professional relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee quality assurance, snagging, and project handover, ensuring all works are completed to the required standard and client satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including programmes, progress reports, variations, procurement schedules, cost tracking, and material procurement records.

To be successful for this Project Manager role you must have:

• Minimum 2 3 years proven experience as a Project Manager with a strong trade background.
• Have previous experiecne managing commercial refrubishment projects.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Asbestos Awareness certification.
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification (desireable)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Hands‑on and flexible approach to working on‑site.