Project Manager Fit Out - #2171900

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