Project Manager

Think Recruitment; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects across the Midlands. You will manage projects from pre-start to handover, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality compliance on live hospitality, leisure, retail or commercial environments.

The role suits a PM with solid experience in fit-out/refurbishment, capable of coordinating subcontractors and clients, while maintaining tight control of programmes and costs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction, fit-out or refurbishment.
• Experience delivering projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of commercial interiors and construction processes.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Good understanding of programmes, budgets, procurement and project reporting.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Relevant construction qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS) would be advantageous.
• Hospitality/interiors experience beneficial, wider refurbishment background acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover.
• Oversee programme, budget, quality and delivery across multiple sites.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, suppliers, consultants and clients.
• Develop and monitor project programmes with key milestones.
• Manage procurement and ensure timely deliveries of materials/subcontracts.
• Attend client, design and progress meetings.
• Review drawings, specs and construction information.
• Coordinate design development and resolve technical issues.
• Provide regular project updates to senior management.

Skills

Project Management

Construction

Fit-out

Stakeholder Mgmt

Budgeting

Job description

The Company

An established Midlands-based construction and fit-out contractor with over 45 years' experience delivering high-quality refurbishment, fit-out and construction projects across the UK.

The business specialises in creating and transforming commercial environments, with a particularly strong presence across hospitality, leisure, commercial, healthcare and education. Projects range from bars, restaurants, pubs and hotels through to offices and wider commercial environments.

Working as a Principal Contractor, the business provides an end-to-end service covering project management, construction, fit-out, joinery, M&E, finishes and installation.

The Role

They are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects.

You will be responsible for managing projects from pre-start through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

The role would suit an experienced Project Manager from a fit-out, refurbishment, interiors or main contracting background, particularly someone who has worked within hospitality, leisure, retail or other live commercial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover.


• Take overall responsibility for programme, budget, quality and delivery.


• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, suppliers, consultants and clients.


• Develop and monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.


• Manage project costs and identify potential commercial issues at an early stage.


• Attend client, design and progress meetings.


• Review drawings, specifications and construction information.


• Coordinate design development and resolve technical issues throughout the project.


• Manage procurement and ensure materials and subcontract packages are delivered in line with programme requirements.


• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant health & safety requirements.


• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.


• Monitor progress on site and ensure works are delivered to the required quality.


• Manage snagging, completion and handover.


• Provide regular project updates to senior management.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction, fit-out or refurbishment.


• Experience delivering projects from inception through to completion.


• Strong knowledge of commercial interiors and construction processes.


• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades.


• Good understanding of programmes, budgets, procurement and project reporting.


• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.


• Excellent organisational and communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.


• Relevant construction qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS or similar would be advantageous.


• Hospitality, pub, restaurant, hotel, leisure, retail or commercial fit-out experience would be particularly beneficial, although candidates from a wider refurbishment or interiors background will also be considered