Project Manager
Salary: From £50,000
Location: Manchester (National Travel Required)
About the Role
Construo Recruitment is working in partnership with a growing commercial design and fit‑out contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a strong pipeline of refurbishment and fit‑out projects across the UK.
This is a permanent, full‑time opportunity based from the company’s Manchester head office, with regular nationwide travel required to oversee multiple live projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high‑quality projects from inception through to completion, ensuring exceptional standards, strong commercial control, and client satisfaction throughout.
This role would suit a confident construction professional with proven fit‑out or refurbishment experience who is comfortable managing subcontractors, overseeing programmes, and making key decisions independently.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage refurbishment and fit‑out projects from inception to completion
* Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams across multiple live projects
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
* Maintain strong client relationships and act as the key project contact
* Oversee project programming, sequencing, and critical path management
* Conduct site visits, compliance audits, snagging inspections, and follow‑up actions
* Support the implementation and use of centralised project management software
* Assist with project reporting and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
* Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and safe systems of work
* Manage FFE implementation alongside M&E and construction activities
Requirements
* Proven experience managing refurbishment or fit‑out projects
* Strong construction knowledge with the ability to manage projects independently
* Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing supply chains
* Excellent client‑facing and communication skills
* Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documents
* Strong organisational, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities
* Comfortable travelling nationally to support multiple concurrent projects
* Good IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
Desirable Experience
* RICS, CIOB, or construction‑related qualification/graduate status
* PRINCE2, PMI‑CP, or similar project management certification
* Experience using ProCore or similar project management software
* SMSTS certification
* Previous team management experience
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary from £50,000 DOE
* Company car
* Fully compensated travel and accommodation
* Flexitime working arrangements
* Company pension
* Additional annual leave
* Company events and team environment
* Opportunity to join a growing contractor with significant project pipeline and career progression potential
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