Project Manager

City, Manchester
Calibre Search

Project Manager / Contracts Manager – Commercial Office Fit-Out

We are working with a well-established design & build / fit-out delivery team who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager / Contracts Manager to join their growing team, overseeing a varied portfolio of commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects across the region
This is a client-facing role suited to someone confident operating within a fast-paced, design-led delivery environment, managing projects from early engagement through to completion and handover, while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring consistently high-quality delivery.

The Role
You will be responsible for managing multiple commercial office fit-out and refurbishment schemes simultaneously, taking full ownership of both operational delivery and commercial performance across all live projects.
Projects typically include CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs, workplace refurbishments, and fast-track commercial interior schemes within live operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-construction and planning through to completion and handover.
• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple live commercial fit-out schemes.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, direct labour, and internal delivery teams.
• Procure and manage materials and subcontractor packages, ensuring alignment with budgets and margin targets.
• Take full ownership of project financials, cost control, and commercial performance.
• Work closely with the QS function on larger procurement and commercial packages where required.
• Develop and manage programmes using Microsoft Project.
• Act as the main client contact throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring clear communication and strong relationship management.
• Deliver projects in live office environments, ensuring minimal disruption to end users.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, CDM regulations, and company procedures at all stages.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and ensure alignment across design, commercial, and delivery teams.
• Support business development through maintaining strong client relationships and identifying future opportunities.

About You
This role suits someone who has strong experience delivering commercial office fit-out projects within a design & build or main contractor environment, and who is comfortable taking full responsibility for multiple live projects.
Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Contracts Manager within commercial office fit-out, interiors, or refurbishment.
• Strong understanding of CAT A and CAT B office fit-out delivery.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, procurement, and project margins.
• Confident client-facing experience, including stakeholder management at senior level.
• Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and trades effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project.
• Experience with SharePoint and ERP systems would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements and CDM compliance.
• Solid technical knowledge of construction methods and interior fit-out processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Desirable

• Existing network of subcontractors and labour teams (particularly joinery and site-based trades).
• Experience working within ISO 45001 and/or ISO 9001 accredited environments.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management or Project Management.

Working Pattern

• Typically split between site-based work, office time, and occasional home working.
• Usual pattern is 3-4 days on site, 1 day in the office, with flexibility depending on project needs.

This role offers the opportunity to join a delivery-focused team operating in the high-quality commercial office sector, working across varied, fast-paced projects with strong client engagement and repeat business focus.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.