Senior Project Manager - Fit Out

Senior Project Manager - Fit Out

Location: Bristol
Sector: Commercial Fit-Out Refurbishment Retrofit Luxury Workspace

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering high-quality workspace environments. With works underway on a major retrofit and refurbishment scheme in Bristol, this role offers the chance to take a leading position on a large-scale, high-profile project that will create exceptional, design-led office accommodation.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the delivery of the project from construction through to completion, ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial objectives are achieved while maintaining exceptional standards throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of a major commercial fit-out and refurbishment project from site commencement to handover.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure programme milestones are achieved.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance are maintained across the project.
• Monitor project progress, quality standards and resource requirements, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive quality assurance processes and ensure all works are delivered in accordance with specifications and client expectations.
• Manage project risks, change control and operational challenges in a proactive manner.
• Support the commercial team in the management of project costs, valuations and forecasting.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within commercial fit-out, refurbishment or retrofit construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale, high-value construction schemes.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong programme management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety legislation and construction best practice.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to understand project financial performance.
• Relevant construction qualification in Construction Management, Building, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional memberships and relevant site certifications would be advantageous.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to lead a flagship commercial workspace project in Bristol.
• Long-term career prospects with a growing and forward-thinking contractor.
• Exposure to high-profile, technically challenging refurbishment and retrofit schemes.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative environment that values leadership, quality and project excellence.