Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Reference: _ Posted: January 6, 2026

Experienced Project Manager required to join a Fit‑Out Main Contractor based in New Milton, Working on projects up to £3m. This contractor has been running for the last 17 years with an office in New Milton, Dorset & London. They specialise in Office Fit‑out, CAT A & CAT B and also some retail. They have a strong supply chain, people in the business hat have progressed from assistants to Contracts Managers.

• To manage, support and oversee site‑based projects and to ensure they are executed correctly on time, safely and within budget and in line with processes and procedures.
• Manage site‑based projects from start to finish.
• Supervise and oversee the direction of the project delivery ensuring client specifications and requirements are met, regularly review progress and liaise with the Pre‑Contracts and Project Finance teams regarding change orders and site costs.
• Update projects plan ensure and communicate to all relevant parties.
• Liaise with the client, other construction professionals and other stakeholders as required.
• Co‑ordinate and supervise construction workers whilst onsite.
• Manage and oversee the project on a daily basis.
• Carry out site checks including health and safety, folders, site setup etc.
• Liaise with other internal departments regarding project matters.
• Regularly update Line Manager with progress and issues regarding projects.
• Manage site inductions and oversee the health and safety, management and maintenance of project folders.
• Review RAMS and COSHH assessments.
• Manage all subcontractors & trades on site at all times.
• Ensure live sites are set up correctly and meet brand guidelines.
• Ensure live sites are kept clean & tidy at all times.
• Manage the site workbook / Procore.
• Snag and raise issues with works to ensure items are rectified and finished to the high standard.
• Arrange internal & external team meetings, client meetings and sub‑contractor meetings including producing agendas, lead meetings, take minutes and issue to all relevant parties.
• Book sub‑contractors onto project to meet programme.
• Review and provide feedback on drawings.
• Update the programme of works on a weekly basis.
• Programme design and management.
• Instruct sub‑contractors and suppliers and issue small orders (i.e. skips, plant, welfare materials, H&S equipment, PPE).

• 5 years + experience of site working.
• Broad property, building or construction background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to design and manage a programme of works (ASTA power project ideal).
• Excellent understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Ability to understand and manage/update the workbook throughout the job.
• Advance working knowledge of M&E systems.
• Experience of managing office relocations, refurbishments and fit‑outs including IT infrastructure.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good track record of being able to manage people across all levels.
• Client facing and driven to provide high standards of service.
• Good understanding of health and safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction materials, processes and equipment.
• Confidence to meet with clients, subcontractors and building managers.
• Able and confident to manage a hectic and varied workload.
• Proven contracts and tendering experience.
• Good commercial acumen – legal knowledge and negotiating with multiple vendors.
• SMSTS trained.
• First aid trained.
• Flexible approach to travelling and staying away from home on a regular basis.
• Flexible approach to opening up and closing up site.
• Full clean driving licence.
• NEBOSH Construction.
• Use of Procore or similar snagging software.

If this does sound of interest please apply to this role by emailing your C.V. to  or call .