Lead Project Manager – Commercial Fit-Out (£1m–£5m)

PPM Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Manchester-based interior fit-out contractor seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial fit-out projects across the UK. You will plan, coordinate and deliver schemes from pre-construction to completion, ensuring on-programme delivery, budget adherence and high quality and safety standards.

You will collaborate with clients, subcontractors, consultants and internal teams, providing strong leadership throughout the project lifecycle and maintaining strict control of timelines and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within commercial fit-out/interiors.
• Experience delivering projects valued between £1m and £5m.
• Strong understanding of construction and fit-out processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors effectively.
• Strong programme and project management capabilities.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Competence with project management/construction software.
• Proactive approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial fit-out projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and site teams.
• Manage project budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed quality, programme and specification.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead regular progress meetings and provide clear project reporting.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and potential delays.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health & safety requirements.
• Oversee snagging, handover and completion processes.
• Utilise relevant project management and construction software.

Skills

Project management

Commercial fit-out

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Construction software

Attention to detail

Job description

A Manchester-based interior fit-out contractor seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial fit-out projects across the UK. You will plan, coordinate and deliver schemes from pre-construction to completion, ensuring on-programme delivery, budget adherence and high quality and safety standards.

You will collaborate with clients, subcontractors, consultants and internal teams, providing strong leadership throughout the project lifecycle and maintaining strict control of timelines and