Lead Project Manager – Commercial Interiors (London)

Cobalt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee 4-5 refurbishment and fit-out projects at a single London site. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate subcontractors and maintain strong client relationships to ensure successful delivery.

This hands-on, client-facing role requires excellent organisation, prioritisation, and communication to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience in commercial interiors, fit-out or refurbishment.
• SMSTS certification is essential.
• Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams concurrently.
• Confident with clients, architects and consultants.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage 4-5 live commercial interiors and fit-out projects simultaneously on the same London site.
• Oversee projects from planning and mobilisation to handover.
• Ensure delivery on time, on budget and to quality standards.
• Act as main point of contact for clients, architects and consultants.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, labour and materials across workstreams.
• Prepare, monitor and update project programmes.
• Review drawings, specs and technical documentation.
• Monitor costs, variations and progress with the commercial team.
• Lead client and site meetings and progress reviews.
• Identify issues, resolve problems and maintain progress across all projects.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and maintain project records.
• Oversee snagging, practical completion and handover.

Skills

Project management

Client facing

Multitasking

Leadership

Organization

Budget awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Education

SMSTS certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee 4-5 refurbishment and fit-out projects at a single London site. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate subcontractors and maintain strong client relationships to ensure successful delivery.

This hands-on, client-facing role requires excellent organisation, prioritisation, and communication to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.