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Project Manager Fit
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-20
Listing for:
Quanta Contracts Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
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Construction
Procurement / Purchasing, Quantity Surveyor, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Project Manager
Location:
Manchester
Duration:
Permanent
The Role
Full end-to-end delivery of fit-out and refurbishment projects, holding personal accountability for cost, quality and programme from award through to handover and defects close-out. This is a delivery-owner role: the successful candidate runs their own commercial position, their own quality plan and their own programme, rather than working through dedicated QS or planning support.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Cost
* Own the project cost plan and budget; track actual versus forecast cost weekly
* Prepare and agree applications for payment, valuations and final accounts
* Price and agree variations and instructions with the client/QS
* Manage subcontractor procurement, orders and payment applications, including Construction Act compliance
* Report monthly on cost/value reconciliation (CVR) and forecast final account position
* Identify and mitigate commercial risk; flag early warning of cost overruns to the Commercial Director
Quality
* Set and enforce the project quality plan and inspection/test plan (ITP)
* Run snagging processes and manage defects through to close-out
* Ensure work complies with specification, Building Regulations and warranty requirements
* Coordinate with the design team and consultants on RFIs and technical queries
* Manage sign-off documentation (O&Ms, warranties, certificates) for handover
Programme
* Develop and maintain the master programme (MS Project / Asta Power project)
* Sequence trades and manage the critical path; update the programme weekly against progress
* Coordinate subcontractor programmes and long-lead procurement against the master programme
* Chair progress meetings; issue programme reports to client and internal stakeholders
* Manage extensions of time and delay notifications where applicable
General
* Site-based day-to-day management of subcontractors and direct labour
* Health & safety compliance, including CDM duties, RAMS review and site inspections
* Client relationship management throughout the project lifecycle
* Support Precontracts/Estimating with buildability input on live tenders
Person Specification
* 5+ years' PM experience in fit-out/refurbishment, ideally commercial CAT A/CAT B
* Working knowledge of JCT contracts (Design & Build or Intermediate typical for fit-out)
* Confident running cost reporting/CVR, programme software and quality documentation without dedicated QS or planner support
* Strong subcontractor management and negotiation skills
* SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold card), First Aid at Work
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