Fitout Project Manager

Position: Project Manager - Commercial Fit-Out
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 + Car Allowance

Bennett & Game are representing an established workplace design and commercial fit-out specialist who are seeking a Project Manager to join their growing team.

With a turnover of approximately 12m and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, the business delivers design, fit-out and refurbishment projects across the Midlands and wider UK. Their portfolio covers commercial offices, education, showrooms, manufacturing and CAT A environments, with projects typically ranging up to 2m in value.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a collaborative team environment and genuine ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion. The role is predominantly office-based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, with regular site visits and client meetings as required, and offers exposure to the full project lifecycle rather than purely site delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, designers, subcontractors and senior management across multiple live projects.

Salary & Benefits
50,000 - 60,000 basic salary
Car allowance and mileage expenses
Uncapped company bonus scheme
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension, group life assurance and income protection
Flexible working where project commitments allow

Project Manager - Commercial Fit-Out Position Overview
Take ownership of 3-4 live commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects, typically up to 2m in value
Manage projects from early pre-construction and client engagement through to completion and handover
Develop project programmes, delivery strategies and procurement plans
Coordinate clients, consultants, designers, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle
Manage project budgets, commercial performance, procurement and subcontractor packages
Lead client meetings, project reviews and stakeholder communications
Undertake regular site visits and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards
Identify and manage project risks, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
Produce progress reports and provide regular updates to senior management and clients
Work closely with Directors and the wider design and pre-construction team to ensure successful project delivery

Project Manager - Commercial Fit-Out Position Requirements
Proven experience working as a Project Manager within commercial fit-out, refurbishment or workplace construction
Strong experience delivering projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
Experience across office, commercial, hospitality, leisure, showroom or similar fit-out environments
Demonstrable experience managing multiple live projects and values up to 2m
Strong client-facing, stakeholder management and communication skills
Good commercial and contractual awareness, including procurement and subcontractor management
Experience working within a design-and-build environment
SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS qualifications
Proficient in MS Project and Microsoft Office
Full UK Driving Licence
Able to work autonomously, take ownership and operate effectively within a collaborative team environment

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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