Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

The Company:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a D&B Senior Project Manager to join my client on a permanent basis. They are a workplace design and build company creating beautiful, sustainable workspaces. They design and deliver CAT A, CAT A+ and CAT B office fit-outs, sustainable retrofits and tenant-ready workspaces.

Purpose of the role:

They are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the operational delivery of workplace design-and-build projects, typically valued from £1m to £10m, from pre-construction and mobilisation through to Practical Completion, handover and defects close-out. You’ll be the day-to-day project lead: bringing together the client, design team, site team, consultants and supply chain; owning the programme; coordinating technical & design information; making sure every project is delivered.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the main day-to-day contact for clients, consultants, landlords, building management and the supply chain, providing clear updates and decisive leadership.
• Coordinate drawings, specifications, RFIs, samples, submittals and approvals so the site always has current, buildable information.
• Competently challenge and coordinate CAT A and CAT B MEP, fire-safety and technical packages through design, installation, testing, commissioning and certification.
• Manage Building Regulations and statutory-delivery interfaces, including enhanced information, approval, change-control and duty holder requirements on projects within higher-risk buildings.
• Maintain a visible site presence, resolve operational constraints early and drive defect prevention rather than relying on end-stage correction.
• Keep accurate operational reports, risk and decision registers, progress evidence and site records.
• Plan and coordinate commissioning, O&Ms, warranties, statutory approvals, Practical Completion, client training, handover and Client Care transition.
• On an allocated less complex project below £1m, manage budget, procurement, applications, variations, supplier accounts, forecasting, cash and final account within documented authority and Commercial oversight.

Required experience and skills:

• Strong project management experience within UK CAT A and CAT B commercial fit-out, refurbishment or design and build, including projects of circa £1m–£10m.
• Proven experience of programme management, mobilisation, logistics, design coordination, supply-chain leadership, quality control and handover.
• Sound knowledge of Building Regulations affecting fit-out and refurbishment, including relevant HRB controls and duty holder interfaces.
• Working knowledge of delivering & administering projects under the JCT 2024 Design and Build Contract, with the ability to recognise obligations, change, delay, notice and record requirements and involve commercial at the right time.
• Enough commercial capability to manage a selected less complex project below £1m, including budget control, procurement, applications, variations, supplier accounts, forecasting and final account.
• Confident client communication, stakeholder management, meeting chairing and written reporting skills.