Project Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is seeking a high-calibre Project Manager to lead the delivery of a circa £4m fast-track commercial fit-out across two floors in a London building, with potential to oversee a second project of similar value.

The role requires strong design-led coordination of M&E/services, high-end finishes and an ambitious programme through to mid-April. SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid are essential qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering £4m+ fast-track commercial fit-out projects.
• Strong experience coordinating M&E/building services on complex sites.
• Excellent design and procurement leadership within programme-driven projects.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating with design teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and procurement to align with the construction programme.
• Coordinate M&E/building services, architectural packages and high-end finishes.
• Drive subcontractor performance and maintain programme.
• Manage quality, progress, commissioning and handover.
• Lead client and design-team meetings; ensure actions are closed.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

M&E coordination

Procurement

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

We are looking for a high-calibre Project Manager to lead the delivery of a circa £4m fast-track commercial fit-out across two newly built floors, recently added to an existing seven-storey building. There is also potential to oversee a second project of similar value.

This is a design-led, technically demanding project with significant M&E/building services coordination and high-end finishes, all to be delivered within a challenging programme through to mid-April.
Start Date: 12 October
Project Value: Circa £4m | Completion: Mid-April
Essential: SMSTS | CSCS | First Aid

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for:

• Driving the design and procurement process in line with the construction programme
• Managing and coordinating M&E/building services, architectural packages and high-end finishes
• Driving subcontractor performance and maintaining programme
• Managing quality, progress, commissioning and handover
• Identifying and resolving design and coordination issues quickly
• Managing the client relationship and working effectively with client-side consultants and the wider design team
• Leading project, design and subcontractor meetings and ensuring actions are closed out

We need a strong, proactive and delivery-focused PM who can take ownership, make decisions and drive both the design team and supply chain.

Candidates should have a proven track record delivering £4m+ fast-track commercial fit-out projects, with strong experience in high-end finishes, complex M&E/services coordination and working within existing buildings.