Senior Project Manager - D&B Office Fit Out

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Design & Build firm in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee CAT A and B office fit-out projects across London. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, focusing on high-value schemes and strong leadership abilities. This position offers a chance to join the senior team in a collaborative environment, ensuring excellence from pre-construction to project completion.

Benefits

Great team environment in a newly refurbished workspace

Excellent transport links and on-site parking

Training included

Regular team events

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering CAT A and CAT B office fit-out schemes, typically over £3 Million.
• Experience in a Design & Build contractor with strong delivery abilities.
• Demonstrated success as lead Project Manager on full lifecycle projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle from pre-construction to final handover.
• Lead project programming and alignment of all trades and suppliers.
• Act as the primary client interface and manage communication.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Client engagement

Contract administration

Risk management

Team coordination

Job description

Overview

The Shore Group has been retained by a prestigious Design & Build firm based in Hertfordshire to appoint a Senior Project Manager. This is a newly created role and represents a significant opportunity to join the senior delivery team, overseeing CAT A and CAT B office fit-out projects across London and the surrounding areas.

This position is ideally suited for an experienced project leader seeking a long-term career move.

Due to the nature of the position, you will ideally match the following:

• Currently operating within a Design & Build (D&B) Office Fit Out Contractor, with a strong understanding of fast-track project delivery, client engagement, and integrated design-to-delivery processes. Alternatively, this person will be working for a Main Contractor or Traditional Fit Out business with CAT A and CAT B Office Fit Out Projects.

• A proven track record of delivering CAT A and CAT B office fit-out schemes, typically in the range of £3 Million +.

• Demonstrated success as the lead Project Manager on full lifecycle workplace fit-out projects from pre-construction planning, procurement, through to delivery, handover and aftercare.

• Experience of Cut and Carve (desirable).

• Strong understanding of contract administration, including JCT Design & Build contracts, cost and risk management, and commercial awareness.

• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage subcontractors, and uphold high standards of quality, safety, and programme performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle – from pre-construction through to final handover, ensuring seamless delivery of CAT A and B office fit-outs across the London area.
• Lead project programming and sequencing, aligning all trades, suppliers, and consultants to deliver works on time and within budget.
• Act as the primary client interface, managing expectations, reporting progress, and maintaining a high standard of communication throughout the project.
• Manage all elements of design coordination between internal teams and external consultants, ensuring the design meets client brief, budget, and buildability requirements.
• Oversee site set-up and logistics, ensuring all works are planned, phased, and delivered with minimal disruption to neighbouring tenants or the building.
• Lead procurement strategy and contractor appointment, ensuring competitive tendering and robust contract management.
• Drive the performance of subcontractors on-site, ensuring quality, safety, and programme adherence.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, building regulations, and sustainability standards in line with D&B best practice.
• Manage commercial aspects of the project including variations, cost tracking, and final account settlement.
• Chair weekly site progress meetings and maintain full project documentation including risk registers, meeting minutes, and client reports.
• Regularly update the internal project management platform with accurate project data, risks, and key milestones.
• Collaborate with the Operations Director and senior leadership team to provide insights, lessons learned, and continuous improvements for delivery processes.

Company Benefits

• Great team environment in a newly refurbished workspace
• Excellent transport links and on-site parking
• Training included
• Regular team events and a collaborative supportive team environment
• Personal development opportunities