Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager– Fit Out & Design & Build

Location: Office based in Greater Manchester and visiting sites across the UK

Sector: Offices and Industrial (Hybrid working available – 1 day per week from home)

Salary: £70,000-£75,000 & Car Allowance & Benefits

The Role

My client are an established SME fit out and design & build contractor delivering high-quality office and industrial fit-out projects ranging from £200k to £4m. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take a key leadership role within the business.

This is a senior, hands‑on position with responsibility for overseeing multiple projects, managing client relationships, and leading a team of Project Managers. The role offers clear opportunities for progression and development as the company continues to expand.

You will be office‑based for collaboration and leadership purposes, regularly visiting live sites, with the flexibility of one day per week working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple fit‑out and design & build projects ranging from £200k–£4m
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to Project Managers reporting directly into you
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Monitor project costs, programmes, and risk, ensuring commercial and contractual compliance
• Support pre‑construction, design development, and value engineering where required
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor management
• Conduct site visits to review progress, quality, and health & safety compliance
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes, and project delivery standards
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to support business growth and future strategy

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience at Senior Project Manager level within a fit out and design & build contractor
• Strong background delivering office and/or industrial fit‑out projects
• Experience managing multiple projects and project teams concurrently
• Excellent leadership and people‑management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding
• Confident client-facing communicator with the ability to build long‑term relationships
• Well‑organised, solution‑focused, and able to work in a fast‑paced SME environment
• Knowledge of current health & safety legislation and best practice
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing SME contractor
• Clear career progression and personal development opportunities
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
• Hybrid working model (office, site, and 1 day from home)
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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