Project Manager - Construction/Fit Out

7formation Ltd.; Corby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction company in the UK is looking for a Project Manager to oversee and support the delivery of construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction, valid SMSTS certification, and strong stakeholder management skills. This role involves managing project development, ensuring Health & Safety compliance, and maintaining client relationships. Benefits include 28 days of holiday and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ public holidays)

Death in Service Benefit

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Employee Assistance Program

Auto enrol pension

Refer a friend bonus

Social events including summer event and Christmas party

Qualifications

• Experience with fit out or full construction required.
• Proven track record in Site Management necessary.
• Valid SMSTS Certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development from inception to completion.
• Develop project plans and associated communication documents.
• Manage changes in project scope and devise contingency plans.
• Ensure Health & Safety during project management.
• Build and grow relationships vital for project success.
• Travel nationwide depending on project locations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Health & Safety management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Construction-related academic qualification (BSc or HNC)

Valid SMSTS Certificate

Job description

Overview

Are you dedicated to delivering great service and want to join a growing company that looks after its people? Have you got skills and experience in a Project Management role with a customer focused mind‑set? If so, then we have got the role for you.

7formation is a rapidly expanding nationwide construction and fit out company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and growth. We work with clients such as Next, Adidas, DFS, Travis Perkins to name but a few! Find out more about our extensive client portfolio on our website. We now need to add to our fantastic team of Project Managers.

Project Manager role

As our Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the control and delivery of construction projects to meet client specifications (safety, quality, cost, time, etc.) such that all budget, risk, specification, project timescales, customer and business objectives are met in full. There will be multiple client meetings on site, so excellent stakeholder management skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to drive the site teams to ensure we are delivering high quality projects.

Main responsibilities of the Project Manager

• Direct and manage project development from inception to completion.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full‑scale project plans and associated communication documents.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Be ultimately responsible for Health & Safety during the construction phase of projects managed.
• Effectively communicate and manage project commercial expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project programme dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project programme timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation and presentations as required by client.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Travel nationwide depending on location of projects.

Ideal Project Manager profile

• Experience with fit out or full construction
• Valid SMSTS Certificate
• Construction‑related academic qualification; BSc, or HNC or time‑served tradesperson with proven track record in Site Management

Compensation and Benefits

• Exciting opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Join a dynamic team with a passion for innovation.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive, and creative environment.
• 25 days holiday (+ public holidays), increasing to 28 days with length of service.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Auto enrol pension.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Social events including summer event and Christmas party.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Project Manager, then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!

We are a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.

At 7formation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively promote good practices to eliminate discrimination in all its forms by embedding fairness and transparency into every step of our recruitment process. Our approach ensures equal opportunities for candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. Join us and be part of a team that values and champions diversity.