Project Manager
About the Company
A leading name in the commercial fit-out and refurbishment sector, this company has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional workspaces across the UK. They pride themselves on creating inspiring environments that balance creativity, functionality, and quality — whether it’s a CAT A refurbishment, CAT B office fit-out, or bespoke design-and-build solution. With a collaborative culture, clear growth trajectory, and commitment to developing their people, this is a business where talent is recognised and rewarded.
About the Role – Project Manager (Birmingham)
As Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality commercial fit-out projects across Birmingham and the wider Midlands region. Working closely with clients, design teams, and site personnel, you’ll take full ownership of projects from pre-start through to handover.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost, and quality targets.
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Leading site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain a safe, efficient, and collaborative working environment.
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Acting as the main client contact throughout delivery, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are met.
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Monitoring progress, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful completion.
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Producing and maintaining project documentation including programmes, reports, and risk registers.
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Ensuring compliance with company procedures, health & safety legislation, and industry best practice.
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Driving excellence through proactive problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Rewards & Benefits
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Competitive salary package reflective of experience.
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Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile commercial fit-out schemes.
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Hybrid working model with one day per week working from home (subject to project requirements).
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Company car or car allowance.
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Clear career development pathways, with ongoing training and progression opportunities.
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Collaborative, people-focused culture that values professionalism, teamwork, and work-life balance.
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Exposure to clients in a variety of sectors — corporate offices, education, hospitality, and technology.
Requirements
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Proven experience managing commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects, ideally within a design-and-build environment.
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Strong technical knowledge of construction processes, M&E coordination, and interiors detailing.
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Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate site teams and engage with clients.
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Strong financial and contractual understanding — comfortable managing budgets, procurement, and change control.
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Knowledge of health and safety legislation and experience enforcing best practice on site.
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Proficiency in project planning and reporting tools.
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Self-motivated, organised, and able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the Midlands