Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager

Salary: From £50,000
Location: Manchester (National Travel Required)

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.

• 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 FFE implementation alongside M&E and construction activities

• 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

• RICS, CIOB, or construction‑related qualification/graduate status
• PRINCE2, PMI‑CP, or similar project management certification
• Experience using Pro Core or similar project management software
• SMSTS certification
• Previous team management experience

• 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