Project Manager in Dover

Job Description

Project Manager - Fit-Out & Refurbishment

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Location: London & South - Site Based / Roaming

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Employment: Permanent or Long-Term Freelance

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Sector: Fit-Out & Refurbishment

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Projects: Metropolitan Police, Ministry of Justice (MOJ) & Ministry of Defence (MOD)

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The Opportunity

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Our client is an established fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering projects across London and the South. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to oversee a range of projects across the region.

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This is a roaming Project Manager position, with responsibility for managing projects from pre-start through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, commercially and to a high standard.

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The role would suit a Project Manager with a trade or construction delivery background who is comfortable working across multiple sites and managing projects within secure/public-sector environments.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of fit-out and refurbishment projects.

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• Manage projects from pre-start through to practical completion and handover.

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• Plan and coordinate site activities, labour, materials and subcontractors.

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• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.

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• Develop and manage programmes, logistics plans and short-term works schedules.

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• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed programme, budget and quality standards.

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• Monitor project costs, variations, procurement and commercial performance.

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• Review drawings, specifications and construction information to identify issues and opportunities.

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• Coordinate with clients, consultants, design teams and project stakeholders.

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• Lead progress meetings and provide regular project updates.

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• Manage project risks, issues and changes throughout the build.

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• Ensure all works comply with health & safety, quality and environmental requirements.

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• Maintain accurate project records, including site reports, programmes, progress updates and documentation.

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• Oversee snagging, commissioning and the final handover to the client.

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• Build strong relationships with clients and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

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Experience Required

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• Proven experience as a Project Manager within fit-out and/or refurbishment.

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• Strong understanding of construction methodology and project delivery.

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• A trade background would be highly advantageous.

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• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.

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• Strong programme, commercial and project management skills.

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• Confident working directly with clients and consultants.

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• Ability to manage multiple projects/sites across London and the South.

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• Experience within public-sector, government or secure environments would be advantageous.

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Security Clearance

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• Existing Security Clearance would be ideal.

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• However, our client is able to enrol the right candidate into the relevant clearance process, so this should not prevent an application.

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What's on Offer

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• Permanent or long-term freelance opportunities available.

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• Varied project portfolio across London and the South.

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• Exposure to Metropolitan Police, MOJ and MOD projects.

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• Opportunity to join an established and growing contractor.

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• Swift start available for the right candidate.

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• Teams interviews taking place towards the end of this week.

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