Project Manager
Salary: From £50,000
Location: Manchester (National Travel Required)
About the Role
Construo Recruitment is working in partnership with a growing commercial design and fit-out contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a strong pipeline of refurbishment and fit-out projects across the UK.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based from the company’s Manchester head office, with regular nationwide travel required to oversee multiple live projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality projects from inception through to completion, ensuring exceptional standards, strong commercial control, and client satisfaction throughout.
This role would suit a confident construction professional with proven fit-out or refurbishment experience who is comfortable managing subcontractors, overseeing programmes, and making key decisions independently.
Key Responsibilities
Manage refurbishment and fit-out projects from inception to completion
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams across multiple live projects
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Maintain strong client relationships and act as the key project contact
Oversee project programming, sequencing, and critical path management
Conduct site visits, compliance audits, snagging inspections, and follow-up actions
Support the implementation and use of centralised project management software
Assist with project reporting and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and safe systems of work
Manage FF&E implementation alongside M&E and construction activities
Requirements
Proven experience managing refurbishment or fit-out projects
Strong construction knowledge with the ability to manage projects independently
Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing supply chains
Excellent client-facing and communication skills
Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documents
Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable travelling nationally to support multiple concurrent projects
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office packages
Desirable Experience
RICS, CIOB, or construction-related qualification/graduate status
PRINCE2, PMI-CP, or similar project management certification
Experience using ProCore or similar project management software
SMSTS certification
Previous team management experience
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary from £50,000 DOE
Company car
Fully compensated travel and accommodation
Flexitime working arrangements
Company pension
Additional annual leave
Company events and team environment
Opportunity to join a growing contractor with significant project pipeline and career progression potential
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects and are looking to join a growing and ambitious contractor, apply today through Construo Recruitment.
