Project Manager / Contracts Manager
Cat A / Cat B Office Fit Out (D&B)
Intermediate or Experienced level | North of London
If you can run a live, occupied building without:
* upsetting the client
* upsetting security
* upsetting the CEO who “just popped in”
you might enjoy this.
A well‑run, family‑owned D&B fit‑out contractor is looking for a Project Manager / Contracts Manager to add to the team.
We're looking for solid intermediate PM ready to step up (salary £65,000 - £75,000 plus package) or a seasoned operator (£85,000 - £90,000 plus package) who knows programmes are meant to be followed, not framed.
The work:
* Cat A / Cat B office fit-outs (£500k-£2m)
* 2-3 projects at a time (each with a full‑time Site Manager)
* Mostly occupied buildings in the City
* No new build. No mega towers. No “we’ll figure it out as we go”.
What you’ll actually do:
* Be the adult in the room
* Run the programme (Microsoft Project – built properly from estimating)
* Manage clients, architects, consultants and PQS without losing patience
* Drive D&B design approvals and contractor processes
* Keep sites safe, sequenced and moving forward
* Let the QS handle the spreadsheets while you run the job
Why this one’s decent:
* 90% repeat clients (the good ones who pay and come back)
* Discreet but very impressive client base (NDA territory)
* Subbies treated like part of the team – not disposable
* Usually 2-3 trusted subs per trade
* Proactive management, zero micromanaging
* You set your own diary
Working pattern:
* 1 day WFH (nice)
* 1 day in the office (near Stanstead Abbotts)
* 3 days on site (Home Counties or London)
* Northern M25 patch (M1 / M40 friendly)
Proper projects. Serious clients. Minimal nonsense. If you know Cat A / B, understand D&B, and believe jobs should run in the right order – perhaps we could have a discreet conversation.
Spencer Wade
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