Project Manager / Fit-Out / Design & Build Construction Projects

AWD online; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial design and build projects from planning to completion. The role involves cost planning, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring project compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial fit-out and knowledge of JCT contract structures. This position offers a competitive salary with bonus potential and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial fit-out and construction projects.
• Strong understanding of contract structures such as JCT.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed build programmes and timelines using Microsoft Project.
• Attend client meetings and define project requirements.
• Manage disciplines across the project lifecycle.
• Monitor profitability and manage commercial controls.
• Produce accurate weekly project reports.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Construction knowledge

Microsoft Project

Commercial awareness

Job description

Project Manager / Fit-Out / Design & Build Construction Projects

An exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead end-to-end commercial design and build projects, using project management, construction, and stakeholder coordination skills to deliver high-quality outcomes.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

• Fit-Out Construction Project Coordinator
• Construction Manager
• Site Manager
• Project Engineer
• Design and Build Construction Operations Manager

SALARY: £50,000+ per annum plus Bonus Scheme + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid Working / On Site / Swindon Office

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Project Manager who will help shape and deliver commercial design and build projects from early planning through to completion.

As a Project Manager you will oversee cost planning, design coordination, procurement strategies, and subcontractor management, ensuring quality, compliance, and effective programme delivery.

The Project Manager will also support pre-construction activities, lead on reporting and variations, and work closely with internal teams to drive project success while maintaining strong client relationships.

DUTIES

• Develop and Maintain Programmes: Create detailed build programmes and timelines using Microsoft Project.
• Lead Pre-Construction Activity: Attend client meetings, define requirements, and support design and estimating teams.
• Coordinate Project Delivery: Manage AV, Electrical, HVAC, Fire Detection and Data disciplines across the full lifecycle.
• Ensure Compliance: Uphold CDM and Health and Safety regulations, mitigating risks.
• Manage Commercial Controls: Monitor profitability, control variations, and oversee valuations and payment applications.
• Deliver Reporting: Produce accurate weekly project reports and maintain variation logs.
• Lead Teams: Conduct 1:1s, mentor team members, support training, and participate in recruitment.
• Support Tendering: Assist with cost plans, early-stage risk registers, and technical tender input.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience of managing commercial fit-out, construction or design and build projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and project reporting systems.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contract structures such as JCT.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A background in leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14138