Senior Fit-Out Project Manager in Reading

Who We Are

At SPACE, we’ve been transforming spaces and creating inspiring environments for over 23 years. We are an award-winning, leading fit-out company based in Berkshire, that designs and builds places where people love to work, collaborate, and grow. Our passion for delivering high-quality, functional, and innovative spaces drives everything we do, and we’re proud to work with some of the most exciting brands in the industry.

What We Do

We are a team of creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators. We believe that every space has the potential to enhance productivity and improve well-being, and we’re here to make that happen. Collaboration, inclusion, and forward-thinking ideas are at the heart of what we do.

Why Work for Us?

• At SPACE, you’ll be joining a company that values people as much as projects.
• We foster a culture of trust, innovation, and work-life balance.
• Our team thrives on the opportunity to grow professionally and personally while contributing to exciting projects that leave a lasting impact.
• Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll have the freedom to express your ideas and the support to make them happen.

Here’s What You Can Expect:

• A dynamic, supportive team that loves what they do and helps each other succeed.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects that challenge and inspire.
• A strong focus on well-being and work-life balance – we know that happy employees deliver the best results.
• Ongoing development and career progression because your success is our success.
• An inclusive culture where every voice matters and creativity flourishes.

Main Purpose of Position

The Senior Fit-Out Project Manager (SFOPM) will deliver high profile projects, ensuring works are completed safely, successfully, to programme and meeting the expectations of our clients whilst maximising the benefits both in financial and reputational terms to the company. This will be in full compliance with the pre-determined standards of safety, quality, environmental and security and the conditions of contract.

The SFOPM will be fully responsible for managing the complete project lifecycle to meet project and business objectives to time, cost and quality whilst being safe and ensuring security.

The SFOPM will drive decision making and proactively manage issues and risks/opportunities, providing timely and effective reporting to ensure that there are no surprises for key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a Construction role with a focus on Fit-Out works.
• Have a good understanding of construction contracts, e.g. JCT.
• The SFOPM will lead the project delivery teams to successfully complete the scope of works for the Client.
• Will be involved in Tender Preparation and Bid Management.
• Using acquired skills and knowledge to manage all aspects of project delivery.
• Working with the commercial and site teams to maintain accurate site records, produce progress/status reports both for internal and client use.
• Arrange and co-ordinate site surveys and prepare construction documentation for the Commercial team for the tender phase of projects.
• Request and review quotes/tenders from suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Have commercial awareness and ability to manage projects using construction management software.
• Assist with material selection, procurement and supply chain management.
• Plan and allocate correct labour resources for self-delivery elements of projects and liaise with the operatives directly to communicate.
• Actively monitor the SPACE project sites to ensure safe management and delivery is CDM compliant.
• Provide governance to ensure all key aspects of project delivery including health and safety, quality, compliance, sustainability and security are maintained to the highest possible standards.
• Assist with producing programmes of work, monitor & report progress against the programme.
• Assist with producing Health & Safety (SSOW), Quality, Compliance and Handover documents.
• Produce regular management status and performance reports.
• Ensure management and operatives hold the appropriate prerequisite training and security clearance to suit the project requirements.
• Have good stakeholder management skills to work with Clients, Suppliers, Subcontractors and the SPACE team.

Qualifications (Essential)

• NVQ L6 In Construction Management or similar
• CSCS Black Card
• SMSTS

Qualifications (Desired)

• Membership (or working towards) of Professional Body e.g. CIOB, RICS
• First Aid
• Fire Marshall
• Asbestos Awareness
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Equivalent
• NEC 4 Certification from ICE

Skills

• Leadership in Construction Fit-Out works
• Strong financial and commercial skills
• Awareness of typical Conditions of Contract
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Able to prioritise your own workload.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001

Experience (Essential)

• Experience (5 to 10 years) of leading and delivering significant multi £m fit-out projects in a Principle/Main Contractor environment (Tier 1)
• Experience leading, motivating and managing technically based multi-disciplinary teams, including internal and external resources, to drive integration, teamwork and problem solving while holding teams accountable for performance
• Demonstrable experience of successful delivery of complex projects to time and budget
• Effective programme management to deliver projects on time and adapt scheduled works to prevent delays and enable continuous working without standdown
• Experience of establishing strong positive relationships with the supply chain, including procurement and contract management
• Able to lead through engaging, motivating, coaching and empowering others.
• Establish collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders by bringing people together to benefit project delivery and future cohesive working partnerships.
• The ability to solve problems by building consensus and set direction in uncertain situations and apply knowledge and techniques to reduce ambiguity.
• Conflict resolution – able to recognise, anticipate and effectively deal with existing or potential conflicts or disconnects at individual, team or strategic levels.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written, to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation at all levels of seniority.

Experience (Desired)

• Nuclear Construction industry Experience.
• Experience of working with complex regulatory and assurance processes
• Being part of company development and growth.
• Experienced/Exposure managing of NEC Contracts

Other requirements

Due to the nature of our work, individuals need to be British Citizens who have been resident in the UK for the past 10 years to meet our security clearance requirements. A candidate therefore needs to hold the following:

• Must be British Passport Holder
• Full UK Driving License
• Be prepared to obtain Security Clearance (SC/DV) by going through the UKSV (Vetting Service) process

Successful incumbent profile

• Lead, inspire and influence a high performing team.
• Professionally and confidently represent the SPACE brand on site and with Clients.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Polite, friendly, collaborative approach to work and relationships.
• Skilled in Change Management and conflict resolution.
• Confidence to direct a project team through visual leadership and promoting collaborative team.
• Stakeholder management with a strong ability to influence at all levels.
• Active listener able to apply critical thinking as required.