Fit Out Project Manager

Strong Recruitment Group Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Recruitment Group Limited in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Fit Out Project Manager to oversee commercial interior and refurbishment projects from planning through handover. The role involves coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients to deliver on time, within budget and to high standards.

Travel to sites across the UK is required; the successful candidate will read drawings and programmes, manage costs and maintain health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial fit-out, shop-fitting or refurbishment.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and project programmes.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers or site teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Current site safety qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-construction planning to completion and handover.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, procurement plans and progress reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor site progress and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and site compliance.
• Manage project costs, risks, changes and variations.
• Liaise with clients and design teams, providing clear updates throughout each project.
• Coordinate materials, equipment and specialist trade requirements.
• Manage snagging and ensure a thorough handover.
• Keep accurate project and site records.

Skills

Project coordination

Site management

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant construction or project management qualification

Job description

Fit Out Project Manager

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Salary: £55,000-£65,000 per annum
Job type: Full-time

The role

We’re looking for a Fit Out Project Manager to oversee commercial interior and refurbishment projects from initial planning through to handover. We’re also happy to hear from an experienced Site Manager who is ready to take the next step into project management.

You’ll coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients to help deliver projects safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard. Projects may include retail, hospitality and workplace environments, with regular travel to sites that may be across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Manage fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-construction planning to completion and handover.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, procurement plans and progress reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor site progress and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and site compliance.
• Manage project costs, risks, changes and variations.
• Liaise with clients and design teams, providing clear updates throughout each project.
• Coordinate materials, equipment and specialist trade requirements.
• Manage snagging and ensure a thorough handover.
• Keep accurate project and site records.

About you

You may already be working as a Fit Out Project Manager, or be an experienced Site Manager ready to progress into a project management role.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in commercial fit-out, shop-fitting or refurbishment.
• Good knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and site operations.
• The ability to read drawings, specifications and project programmes.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers or site teams.
• A sound understanding of health and safety on site.
• Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and attention to detail.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Relevant construction or project management qualifications, and a current site safety qualification, would be an advantage.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £55,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Full-time role based in Stratford-upon-Avon.
• The opportunity to manage varied commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.