Project Manager Construction

Zenith Advisory Partners; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor in Liverpool is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects. You will manage project delivery from pre-construction to completion, ensure client satisfaction, and provide leadership to site teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a senior management role in the fit-out sector, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and health cover.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Vitality health cover

Medicash plan

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior management role within the fit-out/refurbishment sector.
• Experience delivering projects for retail, leisure, and commercial clients.
• Strong organization and multi-project management skills.
• Excellent people management and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects concurrently from pre-construction through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure projects run to schedule.
• Provide leadership and line management to Site Managers.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and company policies.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Job description

About The Company

A well established fit out and refurbishment contractor in Liverpool City Centre who specialise in delivering high spec projects to clients in the retail, leisure & hospitality sectors, education and commercial sectors.

About The Role

As Project Manager, you will oversee multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects simultaneously, reporting directly to the Construction Director.

Each project team will typically include:

• Site Manager
• Quantity Surveyor
• Direct and subcontracted workforce

You will take overall responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of projects, acting as line manager to Site Managers and ensuring projects are delivered from pre-construction through to final handover.

This is primarily an office-based role with site visits as required, and you will serve as the main client contact throughout the project lifecycle.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects concurrently from pre-construction through to completion and client handover
• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate with the Construction Director, Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers, and design teams to ensure projects run to schedule
• Provide leadership and line management to Site Managers, including performance support and problem resolution
• Ensure all projects are delivered in line with health & safety legislation, company policies, and CDM regulations
• Monitor project progress, risks, and costs, taking corrective action where necessary
• Chair and attend client meetings, progress meetings, and internal project reviews
• Act as the primary client contact, maintaining strong working relationships and managing expectations
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and project documentation
• Support the procurement process, including subcontractor selection and coordination with the commercial team
• Ensure quality standards and specifications are met across all projects
• Oversee snagging, commissioning, and final handover processes
• Produce regular progress reports for senior management
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery processes

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior management role within the fit-out/refurbishment sector
• Experience delivering projects for retail, leisure, commercial clients
• Strong organisation and multi-project management skills
• Excellent people management and client-facing communication skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Vitality health cover
• Medicash plan
• Death in service benefit