Project Manager
Location: Predominantly Central London – Zone 1
Reporting To: Commercial Director
Salary: Circa £70,000 + Benefits (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday (flexibility required)
Company Overview
Our client is a growing main contractor delivering high-end washroom and fit-out projects for Tier 1 clients across the commercial, retail, and residential sectors. The business is known for delivering premium interiors to the highest standards, underpinned by a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service.
Role Purpose
To take ownership of the successful delivery of multiple construction and fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager will play a key role in driving project performance, managing procurement and supplier relationships, contributing to the design process, overseeing installation, and building strong client relationships.
This role is suited to a confident and capable Project Manager who can operate autonomously, take accountability for outcomes, and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take full ownership of multiple projects (£50k – £2.5m) from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery against programme, budget, and quality standards.
* Plan, programme, and coordinate all project phases, including design development, procurement, and installation, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.
* Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships and driving performance on site.
* Lead procurement activities, including preparation of packages, assessment of quotations, and ongoing management of the supply chain.
* Contribute to and coordinate the design process, ensuring drawings and specifications are buildable, compliant, and commercially viable.
* Monitor project progress, costs, and risks, implementing corrective actions and managing variations to maintain commercial control.
* Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety regulations, promoting a proactive safety culture and maintaining high standards across all sites.
* Act as the primary client interface, managing expectations, providing updates, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
* Support business growth through relationship management, identifying opportunities for repeat work and representing the business professionally.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction or fit-out.
* Strong track record of delivering projects from start to finish.
* Good commercial awareness and cost management capability.
* Experience in procurement, supplier coordination, and installation oversight.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Solid understanding of Health and Safety requirements on site.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Desirable:
* Experience in interior fit-out or washroom projects.
* Experience supporting pre-construction or estimating activities.
* Exposure to working with high-profile or demanding clients.
* Experience contributing to or coordinating design processes.
Key Attributes:
* Self-sufficient and accountable.
* Detail-focused with a commitment to quality.
* Commercially aware and results driven.
* Strong problem-solving mindset.
* Professional and client focused.
* Positive, proactive approach.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Profit share bonus scheme
* Travel expenses
* Pension contribution scheme
* Private healthcare plan
* Ongoing training and development
* Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business