Project Manager – Office Fit-Out (6 Month FTC)
Location: Whiteley, Hampshire, UK
Company: DTC | A Codan Company
DTC | A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire, specialising in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems. Our engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, deploying technology that gives customers unmatched ability to transmit data over long ranges with high reliability and security. We serve markets such as military and defence, uncrewed vehicles, police and government, and broadcast technology.
About the Role
The Office Fit‑Out Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering commercial office fit‑out projects from inception to completion, ensuring minimal disruption to the business. The role guarantees projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality and environmental/sustainability standards while managing client expectations, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead office fit‑out projects from design development through construction, handover, and close‑out.
- Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, forecasts, resource plans, and success criteria.
- Maintain business continuity while fit‑out works are in progress.
- Coordinate internal and external project teams, including designers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and engineers.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
- Manage tendering, contractor selection, procurement, contracts, scopes of work and variations.
- Track costs, approve invoices, manage change requests and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Oversee on‑site construction activity, contractor performance, inspections, quality assurance, and defect management.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, WHS/OHS requirements, safety standards and project documentation.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, practical completion, handover documentation, warranties, certifications, and post‑project reviews.
About You – Qualifications
- A degree or diploma in Project Management, Construction Management, Building, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
- 5+ years’ experience managing commercial office fit‑out projects.
- Strong project planning, scheduling, time management and organisational skills.
- Experience managing project budgets, financial reporting, contractors, procurement and contract administration.
- A strong understanding of construction methodologies and building services.
- Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills, with strong verbal and written communication.
- Confidence managing risk, variations, problem‑solving, negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience coordinating project teams, contractors and suppliers.
- High attention to detail, with a quality‑focused approach to project delivery, defects and compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel.
- Flexibility to work outside core hours when required.
- Preparedness to undergo UK Security Clearance.
Benefits and Culture
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
- A generous pension plan with company match up to 9%
- Company bonus scheme
- Annual pay reviews (discretionary)
- A personal approach to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Flexible core working hours
- Open plan, modern office environment
- On‑site subsidised café
- Opportunity to work with a global organisation across Whiteley, USA, Denmark, Singapore, Dubai and Australia
- DTC | A Codan Company promotes personal development and embraces a diverse workforce at all levels.
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