Project Manager - Fit Out

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction firm as a Project Manager for an exciting fit-out project in London’s Canary Wharf. You will manage all aspects of the fit-out process, from planning to execution, ensuring high-quality standards are met. We are looking for an experienced individual with a solid background in fit-out projects and a robust understanding of legislative requirements. Enjoy a competitive salary alongside excellent benefits, including private healthcare and an employee-ownership scheme.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Private Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Length of Service reward scheme

Tradepoint discount scheme

Private Financial Advice

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a fit-out project manager required.
• In-depth knowledge of fit-out packages and health & safety legislation essential.
• Excellent communication skills for client management needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete construction phase plan and resolve project issues.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance with HSQE procedures.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Education

CSCS Managers Card

SMSTS

Tools

Procore

Programme Software

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager - Fit Out

About Us:

Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 35 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in-house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £60m. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business,’ expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. Whilst the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and People, remain the same.

Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.

About the role:

Group Metropolitan have secured a two-and-a-half-floor CAT B fit-out in a finance building in Canary Wharf. Group Metropolitan will be the project's main contractor and will be responsible for all specialist trade packages. We are recruiting an experienced project manager to lead and manage the fit-out.

Type of contract: Permanent

Department: Fit Out

Hours: 07:00 – 16:00

Location: London, Canary Wharf

Salary: Negotiable + Package

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Plans, manages and coordinates the construction phase plan
• Responsible for managing and resolving any issues that arise during the project.
• Chair client, sub-contractor and internal meetings when required.
• Responsible for project delivery and quality in line with client and company expectations.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance methods/standards to assure delivery of projects.
• Implement and maintain HSQE procedures from pre-start to project completion to ensure full compliance with all company HSQE standards, policies, processes, ISO accreditations and legislative requirements.
• Ensure all programmes, plans, method statements and risk assessments are robust, up to date, understood and implemented.
• Be aware of and ensure contract terms are understood and adhered to.
• Ensure that all site records are kept up to date in line with company and legislative requirements.
• Develop and maintain close relationships with all appropriate internal and external stakeholders, including customers, sub-contractors, and supply chain.
• Identify and act on opportunities to reduce Cost and or add value to the project.
• Ensure the high site standards set out at the start of the project are maintained throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure all persons working on site have the correct competence and training for the role they are carrying out

Requirements:

• CSCS Managers Card.
• SMSTS.
• Extensive experience as a fit-out project manager.
• In-depth knowledge and expertise of Fit out packages.
• Comprehensive awareness of health & safety, CDM and environmental legislation and good practice.
• Main Contractor experience.
• Proficient in programme software and programme management.
• IT proficiency.
• Experienced in running effective and productive meetings with a subcontractor.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Communicates well and effectively at all levels.
• Client-management, must be able to meet and discuss operational matters with professionalism.
• Forward thinking, takes initiative and can foresee issues before they arise.
• Ability to enforce processes.
• Good knowledge of excel and projects.
• Knowledge of Procore is desirable.
• Reliable.
• Detail and ultimately quality orientated.

Benefits:

• Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Private Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Length of Service reward scheme.
• Tradepoint discount scheme.
• Private Financial Advice.