Project Manager

Navartis Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Navartis Ltd is seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager to oversee a high-profile refurbishment and fit-out. You will manage the project from start to finish, coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.

The role requires strong construction knowledge, excellent organisation, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets, programmes and client expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and site operations.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall delivery of the fit-out project from start to completion.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Monitor programme, progress and key project milestones.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and client expectations.
• Manage project budgets, costs and variations.
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Ensure health & safety standards and site compliance are maintained.
• Maintain strong communication with the client and wider project team.

Skills

Project management

Construction processes

Leadership

Communication

Programme management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Freelance Project Manager Required - Refurbishment and Fitout

Location:Manchester
Contract: Freelance
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £450-£500 per day - Umbrella PAYE

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to oversee and deliver a fit-out project, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standard.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the project, coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall delivery of the fit-out project from start to completion.

• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.

• Monitor programme, progress and key project milestones.

• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and client expectations.

• Manage project budgets, costs and variations.

• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project updates.

• Ensure health & safety standards and site compliance are maintained.

• Maintain strong communication with the client and wider project team.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing fit-out projects.

• Strong understanding of construction processes and site operations.

• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Project Manager who can take ownership of the project, drive progress and deliver results. You must be confident managing all aspects of a fit-out project and be comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.