Project Manager - Lower Level

Project Manager – Fit Out & Refurbishment

Location: Midlands (ideal) with travel throughout the UK
Rate: Negotiable dependant on Experience and location
Recruiter: Breeze Mitchell
Start Date: End of July 2026

The Opportunity

Due to a growing pipeline of secured projects, our client, a well-established fit-out and refurbishment contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the business on a freelance basis.

This role would suit a hands-on Project Manager who enjoys delivering fast-paced fit-out schemes, managing multiple stakeholders, and travelling to projects nationwide. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering projects from inception through to completion, with an initial workload already secured through the remainder of 2026.

Company Overview

Our client is a respected design and build fit-out contractor delivering projects across commercial, retail, leisure, hospitality and workplace environments throughout the UK. With a strong order book and repeat client base, they continue to secure a variety of refurbishment and fit-out schemes ranging from £400k to £600k in value.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Initial projects are expected to be located in Birmingham and Solihull, with future schemes located nationwide. Accommodation and travel expenses will be covered where required.

Key Responsibilities

Managing fit-out and refurbishment projects valued between £400k and £600k.
Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
Producing and maintaining project programmes using Microsoft Project.
Liaising directly with clients and maintaining strong working relationships.
Monitoring project costs and understanding commercial performance.
Delegating responsibilities effectively to site teams and subcontractors.
Managing project delivery against programme, budget and quality targets.
Working closely with senior management to provide project updates and resource planning.
Ensuring all health & safety procedures are adhered to on site.

Candidate Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Proven experience delivering fit-out and refurbishment projects as a Project Manager.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Competent user of Microsoft Project.
Good commercial awareness and understanding of project finances.
Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-track project environments.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Comfortable travelling nationwide and staying away from home when required.
Experience within retail & shop fit out is essential.

What's on Offer?

All accommodation and travel expenses covered when required and neccessary
Immediate pipeline of secured work through to the end of the year.
Opportunity to work with a growing contractor delivering projects nationwide.
Autonomy and responsibility within a supportive management structure.
Please apply and Breeze will be in touch as soon as possible.

We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job