Project Manager Fit Out

Quanta Contracts Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Contracts Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of fit-out and refurbishment projects. You will own the commercial position, quality plan and programme from award through to handover and defects close-out, without relying on dedicated QS or planners.

The role emphasizes cost control, robust reporting, and proactive subcontractor management. A strong knowledge of JCT contracts and site health and safety compliance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PM experience in fit-out/refurbishment.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts (Design & Build or Intermediate).
• Ability to report cost and CVR without dedicated QS.

Responsibilities

• Own the project cost plan and budget; track actual versus forecast cost weekly.
• Prepare and agree applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Price and agree variations and instructions with the client/QS.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, orders and payment applications, including Construction Act compliance.
• Report monthly on cost/value reconciliation (CVR) and forecast final account position.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risk; flag early warning of cost overruns to the Commercial Director.
• Set and enforce the project quality plan and inspection/test plan (ITP).
• Run snagging processes and manage defects through to close-out.
• Ensure work complies with specification, Building Regulations and warranty requirements.
• Coordinate with the design team and consultants on RFIs and technical queries.
• Manage sign-off documentation (O&Ms, warranties, certificates) for handover.
• Develop and maintain the master programme (MS Project / Asta Powerproject).
• Sequence trades and manage the critical path; update the programme weekly against progress.
• Coordinate subcontractor programmes and long-lead procurement against the master programme.
• Chair progress meetings; issue programme reports to client and internal stakeholders.
• Manage extensions of time and delay notifications where applicable.
• Site-based day-to-day management of subcontractors and direct labour.
• Health & safety compliance, including CDM duties, RAMS review and site inspections.
• Client relationship management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support Precontracts/Estimating with buildability input on live tenders.

Skills

PM experience

Cost reporting

CVR reporting

Subcontractor management

JCT contracts

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Quality control

Handover docs

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Tools

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Manchester

Duration: Permanent

The Role

Full end-to-end delivery of fit-out and refurbishment projects, holding personal accountability for cost, quality and programme from award through to handover and defects close-out. This is a delivery-owner role: the successful candidate runs their own commercial position, their own quality plan and their own programme, rather than working through dedicated QS or planning support.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost

• Own the project cost plan and budget; track actual versus forecast cost weekly
• Prepare and agree applications for payment, valuations and final accounts
• Price and agree variations and instructions with the client/QS
• Manage subcontractor procurement, orders and payment applications, including Construction Act compliance
• Report monthly on cost/value reconciliation (CVR) and forecast final account position
• Identify and mitigate commercial risk; flag early warning of cost overruns to the Commercial Director

Quality

• Set and enforce the project quality plan and inspection/test plan (ITP)
• Run snagging processes and manage defects through to close-out
• Ensure work complies with specification, Building Regulations and warranty requirements
• Coordinate with the design team and consultants on RFIs and technical queries
• Manage sign-off documentation (O&Ms, warranties, certificates) for handover

Programme

• Develop and maintain the master programme (MS Project / Asta Powerproject)
• Sequence trades and manage the critical path; update the programme weekly against progress
• Coordinate subcontractor programmes and long-lead procurement against the master programme
• Chair progress meetings; issue programme reports to client and internal stakeholders
• Manage extensions of time and delay notifications where applicable

General

• Site-based day-to-day management of subcontractors and direct labour
• Health & safety compliance, including CDM duties, RAMS review and site inspections
• Client relationship management throughout the project lifecycle
• Support Precontracts/Estimating with buildability input on live tenders

Person Specification

• 5+ years' PM experience in fit-out/refurbishment, ideally commercial CAT A/CAT B
• Working knowledge of JCT contracts (Design & Build or Intermediate typical for fit-out)
• Confident running cost reporting/CVR, programme software and quality documentation without dedicated QS or planner support
• Strong subcontractor management and negotiation skills
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold card), First Aid at Work