Project Manager

Cavendish Professionals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead fit-out projects in London. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving quality across phases. Candidates should have over 6 years of project management experience in construction or fit-out, and a degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in a project management role within construction or fit-out.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and project financials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project delivery including planning, procurement, and execution.
• Prepare and monitor project programmes, risk registers, and reporting schedules.
• Control costs and budgets in collaboration with QS teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client-facing skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Construction Management or similar

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a proactive Project Manager to lead fit-out projects across commercial, hospitality, and retail sectors in London. You will be the primary point of contact for clients and oversee the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to final handover.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project delivery including planning, procurement, and execution


• Prepare and monitor project programmes, risk registers, and reporting schedules


• Coordinate design, site, and commercial teams


• Control costs and budgets in collaboration with QS teams


• Lead progress meetings with clients and stakeholders


• Ensure compliance with regulations, H&S, and building standards


• Drive quality, programme, and financial performance across each phase

Requirements

• 6+ years\' experience in a project management role within construction or fit-out


• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and project financials


• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills


• Commercially aware with strong reporting and programme control capabilities


• Degree in Construction Management or similar preferred

If you are keen apply now or for more information, please contact Neil.

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