Project Manager

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Project Manager in Derby. The ideal candidate will manage food service projects, oversee teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Candidates must have experience in the commercial catering industry and a strong project management background. Competitive salary with benefits and national travel opportunities are included.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Holidays

Laptop

Days in lieu

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service fit-outs is essential.
• CSCS card is preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Comfortable with regular travel and extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end catering and fit-out projects across the UK.
• Oversee on-site teams and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and client relationships.

Skills

Commercial catering industry experience

Strong background in project management

Knowledge of HVAC

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

Project Manager

Derby

£45,000 - £55,000 + Car + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Laptop + Days in Lieu

Join a company with a family-run ethos, substantial backing, and a long standing workforce. This organisation is a respected provider of front-of-house catering fit-outs, commercial kitchens, and full interior solutions. They deliver high-quality projects for major hospitality, retail, education, and corporate clients. They are looking to grow and dominate the industry.

You have the opportunity to work for large, well known clients. You will be based in the Midlands with national travel opportunities. As Project Manager, you will be focused on the design and build for major projects in the food service industry. This role is best suited to a candidate with experience in catering or food service fit outs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing end-to-end catering, HVAC, and fit-out projects across the UK
• Overseeing on-site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, high-quality delivery
• Working closely with design teams, clients, engineers, and senior project leadership
• Ensuring all work complies with CDM regulations and industry standards
• Managing budgets, timelines, service levels, and client relationships
• Travelling around Midlands as required

What You'll Bring

• Commercial catering industry experience is essential
• Strong background in project management within fit-out / commercial kitchens
• Knowledge of HVAC, design coordination, and construction processes
• Understanding of CDM regulations
• CSCS card (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams
• Comfortable with regular travel and additional working hours when needed

For more information please contact Lily on (phone number removed)

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