Project Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee fit out projects in the education sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a respected contractor, focusing on delivering innovative educational spaces that enhance student satisfaction and performance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing fit out projects, a strong understanding of the design process, and excellent interpersonal skills to build lasting client relationships. With a competitive salary and the chance for ongoing freelance work, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow with a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing freelance work opportunities

Excellent team culture

Growth opportunities within the company

Qualifications

• Expertise in delivering fit out projects in the education sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple fit out projects under £1 million.
• Liaise with clients and design teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Commercial / Education fit out experience

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of programming software

Experience in D&B process

Experience running fit out projects

Tools

Programming software

Job description

Reference: PM-HH_1743522875
Posted: April 1, 2025

We have a great opportunity for a Project Manager, working with a fit out contractor who specialise in the education sector, based out of the Hemel area with sites in and around Hemel and also central London.

This contractor prides themselves on being heavily research/design focused, allowing them to deliver innovative and productive education spaces focused on student satisfaction and performance.

The ideal candidate will be a Project Manager who can visit projects, tender the project, liaise with all client representatives, and deliver the project. You must be quite an expert in the D&B process due to the business being heavily design-focused.

The projects tend to be sub £1 million, and you will be looking after 2-3 projects during busy periods.

As the Project Manager, you will be both site and office-based, spearheading the delivery of the project whilst monitoring the programme.

The projects will involve dealing with high private education clients that the company has worked with multiple times, so client relationship building is key.

The ideal Project Manager must have:

• Commercial / Education fit out experience
• Longevity in roles with some of the contractors in the industry
• Major experience in working alongside the design team
• Understanding of programmes and ability to handle programming software competently
• Experience successfully running fit out projects as a Project Manager on commercial / education projects
• Interpersonal skills to get on with the rest of the team

What's in it for you as the Project Manager on this project?

• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor
• Competitive rate / salary (temp to perm opportunity)
• An opportunity for ongoing freelance work with an established fit out contractor
• Excellent team culture
• Opportunity to grow with the company and become a key asset in the company