Project Manager – Design & Build

London | Permanent | Design & Build | Commercial Fit-Out

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager for a permanent opportunity with an established Design & Build contractor delivering commercial workplace fit-out projects across London.

The successful Project Manager will take overall responsibility for project delivery, across projects between £2M - £5M; managing the client relationship, commercial performance and budget, programme, design coordination and delivery from pre-construction through to completion.

You will work closely with a Senior Site Manager / Number 1 on site, who will take day-to-day responsibility for the site operation and physical delivery, allowing you to maintain a strong focus on project leadership, client management and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to completion
• Manage the client relationship, expectations and project reporting
• Take ownership of programme, costs and overall commercial performance
• Lead design coordination and manage technical queries and design development
• Manage subcontractor procurement, performance and contractual matters
• Coordinate closely with the Senior Site Manager to drive successful site delivery
• Monitor progress, programme and key project milestones
• Manage variations, valuations and commercial reporting
• Ensure quality, H&S and project documentation requirements are maintained
• Lead project meetings and coordinate consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Manage project risk and identify opportunities to improve delivery
• Drive snagging, commissioning and final handover
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to repeat business and future opportunities

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within commercial fit-out
• Strong Design & Build / CAT A / CAT B experience
• Experience delivering high-end London office or commercial interiors
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Good commercial and contractual understanding
• Strong programme and design management experience
• Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
• Proven track record of delivering projects successfully through to completion
• Ability to lead projects autonomously while working collaboratively with wider teams
• CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid