Project Manager – Fit Out & Refurbishment
Location: Midlands (ideal) with travel throughout the UK
Rate: Negotiable dependent on Experience and location
Recruiter: Breeze Mitchell
Start Date: End of July 2026
Overview
Due to a growing pipeline of secured projects, our client, a well‑established fit‑out and refurbishment contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the business on a freelance basis.
This role suits a hands‑on Project Manager who enjoys delivering fast‑paced fit‑out schemes, managing multiple stakeholders, and travelling to projects nationwide.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering projects from inception through to completion, with an initial workload already secured through the remainder of 2026.
Role
Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of multiple fit‑out and refurbishment projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Initial projects are expected to be located in Birmingham and Solihull, with future schemes located nationwide. Accommodation and travel expenses will be covered where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing fit‑out and refurbishment projects valued between £400k and £600k.
- Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Producing and maintaining project programmes using Microsoft Project.
- Liaising directly with clients and maintaining strong working relationships.
- Monitoring project costs and understanding commercial performance.
- Delegating responsibilities effectively to site teams and subcontractors.
- Managing project delivery against programme, budget, and quality targets.
- Working closely with senior management to provide project updates and resource planning.
- Ensuring all health & safety procedures are adhered to on site.
Candidate Requirements
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Proven experience delivering fit‑out and refurbishment projects as a Project Manager.
- Strong client‑facing and stakeholder management skills.
- Competent user of Microsoft Project.
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of project finances.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast‑track project environments.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Comfortable travelling nationwide and staying away from home when required.
- Experience within retail & shop fit‑out is essential.
What’s on Offer?
- All accommodation and travel expenses covered when required and necessary.
- Immediate pipeline of secured work through to the end of the year.
- Opportunity to work with a growing contractor delivering projects nationwide.
- Autonomy and responsibility within a supportive management structure.
As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.
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