Project Manager

Project Manager - Kitchen & Bar Fit-Outs

Salary: £50,000-£52,000 + Car Allowance + Pension

Start: March 2026

Location: Office based and visiting sites UK Wide

Interview Process: Initial phone call/MS Teams ? Face-to-face

Reporting To: Senior Management Team

Overview

My client are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in commercial kitchen installations and an understanding of bar fit-outs. This role manages multiple projects simultaneously-from early pre-construction stages through to handover-working closely with Construction Managers, suppliers, and specialist trades.

This opportunity suits someone who is confident overseeing technical kitchen installation packages within commercial environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Manage kitchen and bar fit-out projects from initial mobilisation to final client handover.

Oversee 5 to 20 projects at varying stages (not all live concurrently).

Conduct pre-construction duties, including pre-site surveys and programme planning.

Coordinate on-site activities across trades, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

Construction & Compliance

Work directly with the Construction Manager, who oversees CDM and Health & Safety across fit-out projects.

Align kitchen and bar workstreams with overarching project programmes and the furniture department.

Maintain compliance with SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid requirements.

Technical Expertise - Kitchens

Candidates must have solid experience delivering commercial kitchen installations, including:

Extraction systems

Gas infrastructure

Canopies

Specialist commercial flooring

Electrical requirements

Equipment specification and supplier coordination

Experience in bars is advantageous but not essential.

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with internal teams, site leads, and external contractors.

Provide accurate project updates, reports, and schedules.

Ensure smooth communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience & Background Required

Proven experience delivering commercial (not domestic) kitchen installation projects.

Familiarity with equipment suppliers within the catering industry.

Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate diverse specialist trades.

Comfortable working on UK-wide sites; office attendance required during quieter project phases.

Certifications (Required)

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid

Additional Details

Projects range from large hospitality environments to smaller commercial spaces across the UK.

Mix of travel and office work; early-stage project prep is typically office-based.

Interviews will be conducted by senior team members.

March start date