Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - Commercial Office Fit-Out

Location: Derby (limited travel elsewhere)

Salary: -45-55k (Dependent on experience)

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to act as a key interface with a main client and lead projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will excel in delivering high-quality commercial office fit-outs, ranging from complete turnover projects to smaller scale enhancements and refurbishments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary client liaison, ensuring seamless communication, expectation management, and satisfaction throughout project lifecycle.
• Scope, plan, and manage projects, ranging from full-scale CAT A/B fit-outs to small works - ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules, manage resources, and coordinate subcontractors.
• Oversee all phases of fit-out: strip-out, partitions, MEP integration, ceilings, joinery, AV, finishes, etc.
• Ensure rigorous quality control and smooth site handovers (including snagging protocols).
• Uphold Health & Safety standards on-site, including maintaining RAMS, permits, inductions, and CDM compliance.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and purchase order issuance.
• Liaise with internal design, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Lead site logistics planning-deliveries, sequencing, waste management, access coordination.
• Conduct regular site inspections and document progress (reports, photos, quality checklists).
• Participate in client walkthroughs and prepare for final handover and close-out.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven track record in project management within the commercial office fit-out sector.
• Hands-on experience in both full fit outs and small works/refurbishments.
• In-depth practical knowledge of CAT A and CAT B fit-out phases.
• Strong subcontractor and site team coordination skills.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management.
• Solid understanding of on-site Health & Safety practices (CDM, RAMS, permits, SSSTS/SMSTS preferences a plus).

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Car allowance or Company car
• Healthcare
• Clear progression route
• Industry leading pension scheme
• Limited travel - site and office are the same location