Project Manager

Project Manager - Fit-Out & Refurbishment

Location: London & South - Site Based / Roaming

Employment: Permanent or Long-Term Freelance

Sector: Fit-Out & Refurbishment

Projects: Metropolitan Police, Ministry of Justice (MOJ) & Ministry of Defence (MOD)

The Opportunity

Our client is an established fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering projects across London and the South. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to oversee a range of projects across the region.

This is a roaming Project Manager position, with responsibility for managing projects from pre-start through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, commercially and to a high standard.

The role would suit a Project Manager with a trade or construction delivery background who is comfortable working across multiple sites and managing projects within secure/public-sector environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of fit-out and refurbishment projects.


• Manage projects from pre-start through to practical completion and handover.


• Plan and coordinate site activities, labour, materials and subcontractors.


• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.


• Develop and manage programmes, logistics plans and short-term works schedules.


• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed programme, budget and quality standards.


• Monitor project costs, variations, procurement and commercial performance.


• Review drawings, specifications and construction information to identify issues and opportunities.


• Coordinate with clients, consultants, design teams and project stakeholders.


• Lead progress meetings and provide regular project updates.


• Manage project risks, issues and changes throughout the build.


• Ensure all works comply with health & safety, quality and environmental requirements.


• Maintain accurate project records, including site reports, programmes, progress updates and documentation.


• Oversee snagging, commissioning and the final handover to the client.


• Build strong relationships with clients and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within fit-out and/or refurbishment.


• Strong understanding of construction methodology and project delivery.


• A trade background would be highly advantageous.


• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.


• Strong programme, commercial and project management skills.


• Confident working directly with clients and consultants.


• Ability to manage multiple projects/sites across London and the South.


• Experience within public-sector, government or secure environments would be advantageous.

• Existing Security Clearance would be ideal.


• However, our client is able to enrol the right candidate into the relevant clearance process, so this should not prevent an application.

• Permanent or long-term freelance opportunities available.


• Varied project portfolio across London and the South.


• Exposure to Metropolitan Police, MOJ and MOD projects.


• Opportunity to join an established and growing contractor.


• Swift start available for the right candidate.


• Teams interviews taking place towards the end of this week.

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