Project Manager Fit Out

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Manchester

Duration: Permanent

The Role

Full end-to-end delivery of fit-out and refurbishment projects, holding personal accountability for cost, quality and programme from award through to handover and defects close-out. This is a delivery-owner role: the successful candidate runs their own commercial position, their own quality plan and their own programme, rather than working through dedicated QS or planning support.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost

* Own the project cost plan and budget; track actual versus forecast cost weekly

* Prepare and agree applications for payment, valuations and final accounts

* Price and agree variations and instructions with the client/QS

* Manage subcontractor procurement, orders and payment applications, including Construction Act compliance

* Report monthly on cost/value reconciliation (CVR) and forecast final account position

* Identify and mitigate commercial risk; flag early warning of cost overruns to the Commercial Director

Quality

* Set and enforce the project quality plan and inspection/test plan (ITP)

* Run snagging processes and manage defects through to close-out

* Ensure work complies with specification, Building Regulations and warranty requirements

* Coordinate with the design team and consultants on RFIs and technical queries

* Manage sign-off documentation (O&Ms, warranties, certificates) for handover

Programme

* Develop and maintain the master programme (MS Project / Asta Powerproject)

* Sequence trades and manage the critical path; update the programme weekly against progress

* Coordinate subcontractor programmes and long-lead procurement against the master programme

* Chair progress meetings; issue programme reports to client and internal stakeholders

* Manage extensions of time and delay notifications where applicable

General

* Site-based day-to-day management of subcontractors and direct labour

* Health & safety compliance, including CDM duties, RAMS review and site inspections

* Client relationship management throughout the project lifecycle

* Support Precontracts/Estimating with buildability input on live tenders

Person Specification

* 5+ years' PM experience in fit-out/refurbishment, ideally commercial CAT A/CAT B

* Working knowledge of JCT contracts (Design & Build or Intermediate typical for fit-out)

* Confident running cost reporting/CVR, programme software and quality documentation without dedicated QS or planner support

* Strong subcontractor management and negotiation skills

* SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold card), First Aid at Work