Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager in the East Midlands to manage catering fit-out projects across the UK. The ideal candidate should have commercial catering experience and a strong project management background. Responsibilities include overseeing teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for national travel.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Holidays

Laptop

Days in Lieu

Qualifications

• Experience in managing fit-out projects in the catering or food service sector required.
• Willingness to obtain a CSCS card if not possessed.
• Strong background in managing commercial kitchen projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end catering and HVAC projects across the UK.
• Oversee on-site teams and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Work with design teams and senior leadership to deliver projects.

Skills

Commercial catering industry experience

Project management

Knowledge of HVAC

Understanding of CDM regulations

Ability to manage multiple projects and teams

Comfortable with regular travel

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 07458163045

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