Construction – Project Manager

Runway East

. Lead the in-house works team on refreshes and spruces across London, Bristol and Brighton .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards and effective subcontractor management. Proven ability to oversee multiple concurrent jobs while maintaining high-quality deliverables and budget control.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contracts ManagementSite Safety KnowledgeSMSTS CertificationSubcontractor VettingProject Budgeting

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Hard Skills

Pricing WorkJob TrackingRAMS ManagementCDM PaperworkJob Planning

Soft Skills

Organised ApproachProactive CommunicationAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

SMSTS CertificationCSCS Card

Industry Keywords

Commercial Fit-OutRefurbishmentSubcontractor ManagementSite ManagementDesign Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the in-house works team on refreshes and spruces across London, Bristol and Brighton
Price jobs and track spend against budget
Work with the Design team to ensure designs are buildable
Deliver designs faithfully
Source, vet and recommend subcontractors for specialist packages
Run RAMS, permits and CDM paperwork to maintain site safety
Handle snagging and hand over clean, finished spaces
Run several jobs concurrently
Plan who is working where
Report to the Head of Projects & Facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced contracts or works manager from commercial fit-out or refurbishment
Experience at a smaller firm where responsibilities included pricing and buying in subcontractors and running a site
Confidence pricing work from drawings and a site visit
Experience running several live jobs at once and keeping a small team productive
Well connected with reliable trades
Ability to vet new subcontractors properly
Strong on-site safety knowledge
SMSTS certification
CSCS cards
Ability to set high standards and hold people accountable
Organised, clear and proactive approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days including bank holidays
Extra day for every year at Runway East
Birthday off
Extra time over Christmas
Private health and dental insurance
Gym discounts
Mental health support
Bike2Work scheme
Professional development budget
Learning resources
Clear progression pathways
Two workdays per year for charitable activities
Team outings
Annual team trips
Employee ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
Paid sick days
Compassionate leave
Enhanced parental leave
Life insurance