Project Manager

Think Recruitment; Kirklees; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fit-out contracting company is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee retail and hospitality projects across the UK. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. Candidates should have experience in managing fit-out projects, a commercial mindset, and a valid UK driving licence. Competitive salary, car, and bonus offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Benefits package including pension and holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing fit-out projects in retail, hospitality, or leisure.
• Strong commercial awareness for managing budgets and costs.
• Hands-on approach to work collaboratively and motivate site teams.
• Knowledge of construction processes and H&S legislation.
• Full UK driving licence with readiness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from planning to handover.
• Oversee budgets, procurement, and site resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Travel nationwide to manage various projects.

Skills

Managing fit-out projects

Commercial awareness

Team motivation

Construction processes knowledge

Health & Safety legislation

Job description

Overview

Role: Project Manager

Industry: Fit-Out (Retail / Bars / Restaurants)

Location: West Yorkshire - Nationwide Site Travel

Salary: £50-60k + car + bonus + package

Employment: Full Time - Permanent

About the Company

Think Recruitment is partnered with a well-established fit-out and interiors contractor based in West Yorkshire, with over 20 years' experience delivering high-quality projects nationwide. Their focus is on the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, where they have built a strong reputation for combining craftsmanship, safety, and service. Projects range from small works to multi-million-pound fit-outs, with in-house site teams and trusted subcontractor partnerships ensuring consistent quality.

The Role

We're looking for a proactive Project Manager to oversee fit-out projects across the UK, specialising in retail environments, bars, and restaurants. This role requires someone who can take full responsibility for delivery - ensuring projects run smoothly, safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle: planning, coordination, site management, and handover.
• Oversee programmes, budgets, procurement and site resources.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and risk management.
• Build strong relationships with clients, site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Travel nationwide to manage projects as required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing fit-out projects in retail, hospitality, or leisure.
• Strong commercial awareness - able to manage budgets, variations, and costs effectively.
• Hands-on approach, with ability to motivate site teams and work collaboratively.
• Knowledge of construction processes, design coordination, and H&S legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to lead high-profile retail and hospitality projects across the UK.
• Career development within a stable and growing contractor.
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + car + bonus.
• Benefits package including pension, holidays, and equipment