Senior Project Manager
CV-LibraryHalepermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
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Location: Office based in Greater Manchester and visiting sites across the UK
Sector: Offices and Industrial
Hybrid working available - 1 day per week from home
Salary: £70,000-£75,000 & Car Allowance & Benefits
The Role:
My client are an established SME fit out and design & build contractor delivering high-quality office and industrial fit-out projects ranging from £200k to £4m. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take a key leadership role within the business.
This is a senior, hands-on position with responsibility for overseeing multiple projects, managing client relationships, and leading a team of Project Managers. The role offers clear opportunities for progression and development as the company continues to expand.
You will be office-based for collaboration and leadership purposes, regularly visiting live sites, with the flexibility of one day per week working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple fit-out and design & build projects ranging from £200k-£4m
Provide leadership, direction, and support to Project Managers reporting directly into you
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors
Monitor project costs, programmes, and risk, ensuring commercial and contractual compliance
Support pre-construction, design development, and value engineering where required
Oversee procurement and subcontractor management
Conduct site visits to review progress, quality, and health & safety compliance
Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes, and project delivery standards
Work closely with the senior leadership team to support business growth and future strategy
Experience & Skills Required
Proven experience at Senior Project Manager level within a fit out and design & build contractor
Strong background delivering office and/or industrial fit-out projects
Experience managing multiple projects and project teams concurrently
Excellent leadership and people-management skills
Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding
Confident client-facing communicator with the ability to build long-term relationships
Well-organised, solution-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced SME environment
Knowledge of current health & safety legislation and best practice
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing SME contractor
Clear career progression and personal development opportunities
Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
Hybrid working model (office, site, and 1 day from home)
Competitive salary and benefits package
Location: Office based in Greater Manchester and visiting sites across the UK
Sector: Offices and Industrial
Hybrid working available - 1 day per week from home
Salary: £70,000-£75,000 & Car Allowance & Benefits
The Role:
My client are an established SME fit out and design & build contractor delivering high-quality office and industrial fit-out projects ranging from £200k to £4m. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take a key leadership role within the business.
This is a senior, hands-on position with responsibility for overseeing multiple projects, managing client relationships, and leading a team of Project Managers. The role offers clear opportunities for progression and development as the company continues to expand.
You will be office-based for collaboration and leadership purposes, regularly visiting live sites, with the flexibility of one day per week working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple fit-out and design & build projects ranging from £200k-£4m
Provide leadership, direction, and support to Project Managers reporting directly into you
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors
Monitor project costs, programmes, and risk, ensuring commercial and contractual compliance
Support pre-construction, design development, and value engineering where required
Oversee procurement and subcontractor management
Conduct site visits to review progress, quality, and health & safety compliance
Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes, and project delivery standards
Work closely with the senior leadership team to support business growth and future strategy
Experience & Skills Required
Proven experience at Senior Project Manager level within a fit out and design & build contractor
Strong background delivering office and/or industrial fit-out projects
Experience managing multiple projects and project teams concurrently
Excellent leadership and people-management skills
Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding
Confident client-facing communicator with the ability to build long-term relationships
Well-organised, solution-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced SME environment
Knowledge of current health & safety legislation and best practice
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing SME contractor
Clear career progression and personal development opportunities
Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
Hybrid working model (office, site, and 1 day from home)
Competitive salary and benefits package