Project Manager

Bigblue; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bigblue, a growing commercial office design and build business just south of Bristol, seeks an experienced Project Manager to own projects from pre-construction to handover. You will coordinate clients, design teams, subcontractors, and supply chain on office fit-outs up to £1.5m across the South West, Wales and the M4 corridor.

The role offers a collaborative culture with UK-wide and Belgium project capability, where you will drive cost control, schedule, quality and safety in a hands-on

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial office fit-out / Design & Build projects.
• Capable of leading fast-paced projects from inception to handover.
• Strong client-facing skills with commercial awareness.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial office fit-out projects up to £1.5m from pre-construction to handover.
• Own programme, budget, quality and overall delivery.
• Be main client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design, pre-construction and delivery teams.
• Manage subcontractors, consultants and supply chain.
• Oversee project financials, cost reporting and forecasting.
• Identify and manage project risks and safety compliance.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and high standards.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Budget management

Risk management

Construction coordination

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Location – Bristol/Bath area (Office is south of Bristol)

Start Date – Immediate

Freelance / Perm – Perm

I’m working with a growing commercial office Design & Build business based just south of Bristol, looking to bring in an experienced Project Manager. This is a key role taking ownership of projects from the early stages through to construction and handover, working closely with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and the wider supply chain.

Predominantly delivering commercial office fit-outs up to £1.5m across the South West, Wales, and the M4 corridor while also boasting the capability to deliver UK-wide and even internationally in Belgium. They are a smaller, more personable company where everyone gets on, breeding a genuinely nice working culture. They are very flexible in terms of working and treat staff like adults.

The Role You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing commercial office fit-out projects up to £1.5m from pre-construction through to handover
• Taking ownership of programme, budget, quality, and overall project delivery
• Acting as the main point of contact for the client throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinating design, pre-construction, and delivery teams
• Managing subcontractors, consultants, and the wider supply chain
• Managing project financials, cost reporting, and forecasting
• Identifying and managing project risks
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you’ll already have experience within commercial office fit-out / Design & Build and be comfortable managing projects in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll need to be commercially aware, confident in front of clients, and capable of taking real ownership of your projects while thriving in a collaborative, flexible team environment.

A great opportunity to join a tight-knit, growing business delivering high-quality workplace projects across the UK.