Project Manager

CBRE Local UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions in Southampton is seeking a Project Manager to lead and deliver office fit-out projects on time and within budget. You will identify opportunities, manage risks, and coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure high standards of quality and safety.

The role requires proven PM experience in fit-out projects, strong interpersonal skills, and a solid grasp of MEP systems.

Qualifications

• Must have Project Management qualifications in Building Services or equivalent.
• Proven track record of Project Management in Office Fit-out environments.
• Excellent teamwork and client-facing abilities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, IT, security and plumbing installations.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and delivery of secured project opportunities.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with policies, health and safety standards.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to meet quality and cost targets.
• Support sales during presentations and project handovers.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Team player

Education

Project Management qualification or Building Services equivalence

Tools

Microsoft Office (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Project Manager to join one of our team in Southampton.

Key Tasks

• Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities and in delivering contractual commitments on secured projects.
• Ensure that opportunities for the strategic development of projects are exploited to deliver increased turnover and profitability.
• To deliver projects to completion on time and on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties.
• To identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project.
• Ensure compliance with company's policies and procedures.
• Ensure the provision of healthy and safe working conditions and that both clients and Company health and safety policy and process is effectively implemented across both company and subcontractors activities.
• To build strong relationships with sub-contractors, preferred suppliers to ensure cost effective solutions which meets our quality expectations can be delivered to our clients whilst managing the risk.
• Working with other Operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the projects.
• Development of project financial plans for revenue and profit delivery.
• Ensure positive cash flow through the upfront agreement of a relevant payment schedule and the submission of timely invoices/applications for payment.
• Manage the delivery of projects within agreed budget requirements with the target to maximise profit through cost reductions and better buying of sub-contractor services.
• Ensure appropriate control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met.
• Promoting and maintaining the core values of CBRE.
• Supporting the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Project Management, Building Services or equivalent qualifications
• Proven track record of Project Management experience in the Office Fit out.
• Excellent team player.
• Client facing skills.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, IT, security and plumbing installations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Project, Power Point, Excel, Word.
• Ability to demonstrate logical processes, with good analytical skills and judgment, along with initiative.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Work well under pressure