Project Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international real estate consultancy is seeking a Project Manager based in Manchester to lead refurbishment and fit-out projects. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing project budgets, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management with a commitment to team collaboration and innovation, alongside a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary of £55,000+

Structured career development

Mix of office and home working

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering commercial refurbishment, fit out, or industrial schemes.
• Ability to lead consultant teams and manage client expectations.
• Down-to-earth, team-oriented with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of fit out, refurbishment, and repositioning projects.
• Manage client relationships and oversee budgets.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Chartered or working towards chartership

Strong PQE in project management

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Background in building surveying or related discipline

Job description

Overview

A highly respected international real estate firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their Manchester office. Notorious for delivering innovative, people-focused projects, the business has an outstanding reputation across the commercial, industrial, and refurbishment sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team delivering projects varying in scale and complexity.

Our Client

Our client is one of the world's leading real estate and professional services firms, with a presence in over 70 countries. What makes them stand out is their ability to combine international scale with deep local expertise. In the Manchester office, you\'ll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that still benefits from the resources, networks, and profile of a global business.

From multi-million-pound industrial and commercial refurbishments through to flagship fit out and re positioning schemes, our client offer exposure to a breadth of project types and values. You\'ll be trusted with projects that have complexity, visibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to clients and communities

Our client places a huge emphasis on character and culture. Leaders here value authenticity, collaboration, and innovation over egos, they want people who add to the team dynamic, not just tick a technical box. This means you\'ll be working in an environment that is supportive and genuinely enjoyable to be part of.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the directors and associate directors, you will lead and deliver a variety of industrial and commercial refurbishment and fit out schemes, with project values typically ranging between £2.5m and flagship developments reaching over £100m. This role is ideal for someone with the drive to take ownership of client relationships, manage consultant teams, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Manchester project management offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fit out, refurbishment, and repositioning projects across the North West
• Manage client relationships, design teams, and contractors from inception through to completion
• Oversee budgets, programmes, and risk management strategies
• Mentor junior team members and support those progressing through their APC
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture that values integrity and innovation
• Play an active role in business growth through quality delivery and client care

Requirements

• Chartered or working towards chartership, with strong PQE in project management
• Background in building surveying or a related discipline is highly desirable
• Strong track record of delivering commercial refurbishment, fit out, or industrial schemes
• Skilled communicator with the ability to lead consultant teams and manage client expectations
• Down-to-earth, team-orientated, and able to bring a balance of professionalism and personality to the role

What’s on Offer

• Salary in the region of £55,000+ depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Structured career development and support towards APC/chartership if required
• Collaborative working environment with a mix of office and home working (typically 3/2 split)
• Exposure to high-profile projects with an internationally recognised consultancy
• Opportunity to work in a close-knit Manchester team while benefiting from the resources of a global organisation.