Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager:

Location: Feering, Essex (Hybrid, Monday and Thursday in office)

Salary: £45,000

Hours: 37.5 hours

About the Project Manager role:

We re seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering fit-out and marketing suite projects in the residential or commercial property sectors. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, financial acumen, and exceptional communication skills to oversee projects from inception to handover, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

This is a hands-on role suited to a detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple priorities without compromising on quality, safety, or stakeholder satisfaction.

Benefits for the Project Manager:

• Annual Leave: 31 days

• Progressive Annual Leave:
Increases by 1 day each year after your first full year (up to 5 extra days).

• Birthday Leave:
One additional day off on your birthday (post-probation).

• Social Events:
Year-round events organised by our Social Committee.

• Private Medical Insurance:
Optional after 1 year of service.

• Long Service Awards:
Given every 5 years of continuous service.

• Employee of the Quarter:
Rewards for top performers each quarter.

• Office Perks:
Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces.

• Beer Fridge Fridays:
Weekly drinks to unwind and connect.

• Referral Program:
Reward for successful candidate referrals.

• Pirkx Benefits:
Access to health, wellness, and lifestyle perks from day one.

• Auto-Enrolment Pension: 3% employer contribution via Scottish Widows (after 3 months).

• Performance Bonus:
Discretionary profit-sharing bonus (prorated if mid-year start).

Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• Plan and deliver projects end-to-end, developing and managing scope, design, procurement, production, risk, and delivery timelines to meet quality, budget, and performance targets.
• Oversee operational and financial delivery, including cost control, budget forecasting, and the fair processing of sub-contractor invoices.
• Manage resources and labour schedules across multiple live sites, optimising efficiency and ensuring projects remain on track.
• Lead stakeholder communication, acting as the main liaison between clients, contractors, suppliers, and on-site teams to ensure smooth project coordination.
• Maintain quality, compliance, and safety, conducting regular inspections, enforcing health and safety standards, and ensuring GDPR and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Building Control and authorities to secure timely approvals and certifications for all project phases.
• Motivate and lead teams, fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts, and driving high performance during time-critical project stages.

Requirements for the Project Manager:

• Valid UK Drivers License.
• Proven experience managing fit-out and marketing suite projects (residential or commercial).
• Strong understanding of building control regulations, compliance standards, and stakeholder coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent knowledge of project planning, procurement, and scheduling tools.
• Adaptable, professional, and effective in fast-paced environments.
• Strong financial management and reporting skills.
• Experience enforcing health & safety and quality assurance procedures on-site.
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation and team motivation skills.