Project Manager

We are currently recruiting for an exceptional Senior Project Manager to join an established and highly respected construction and fit-out contractor delivering complex projects across the UK. With more than 30 years of industry experience, the business has built an excellent reputation for delivering technically challenging projects within specialist commercial and operational environments. This is an opportunity to join a growing team working on high-value, technically demanding fit-out and construction projects in Stansted, where quality, safety, programme and technical delivery are critical. They're not looking for someone who simply ticks every box on a job description. They're looking for what they describe as a "unicorn". Someone who combines strong project delivery experience with technical understanding, commercial awareness, leadership and the ability to build excellent relationships with clients and supply chains.

As Senior Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the successful delivery of complex construction and fit-out projects from pre-construction through to completion. You'll work closely with clients, consultants, commercial teams, subcontractors and site teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, commercially and to the highest possible standard. The projects involve significant M&E elements and multiple stakeholders, so this is ideally suited to someone who thrives in technically demanding and fast-paced environments.
You'll be expected to take ownership, make decisions and lead from the front.

We're particularly interested in Project Managers who have experience delivering:

• M&E-led fit-out projects
• Commercial construction and specialist fit-out
• Complex projects within live operational environments
• High-value or technically demanding projects
• Multiple subcontractor packages and supply chains
• Projects where programme, quality, safety and commercial performance are critical

Experience within commercial, industrial, infrastructure, data centres, pharmaceutical, life sciences or similarly complex environments would be highly relevant.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
• A strong construction and fit-out background
• Experience managing M&E / MEP-led projects
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, budgets and project delivery
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chains
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• The ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proven track record of delivering complex projects

This is an opportunity to join a business working on genuinely interesting and technically challenging projects, rather than standardised construction work. You'll be working within complex operational environments alongside experienced construction professionals, managing projects where your experience and decision-making can have a real impact. The business has an established reputation within the industry and offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing and ambitious construction contractor.

Salary: £60,000 - £95,000 depending on experience
Plus company package and benefits.
Location: Stansted, Essex
Working pattern: Site-based
Job type: Full-time

If you're an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a background in commercial fit-out, M&E, infrastructure, industrial or another technically complex construction environment, we'd like to hear from you.
We're particularly interested in people who have progressed beyond simply managing individual work packages and are ready to take genuine ownership of major projects. Exceptional candidates will be considered.
If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted to deliver, given significant responsibility and have the opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects, this could be an excellent next move.

UK Staffing Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy working with businesses across the UK to connect exceptional professionals with opportunities where they can genuinely progress their careers.
We take the time to understand both our clients and candidates, ensuring we're not simply matching CVs to job descriptions, but finding the right long-term fit.