Project Manager, Operations Manager

Salary: £50,000+ (Dependent on Experience) plus bonus scheme

Work Pattern: Full time position.

Location:Swindon/On Site/Hybrid

We are seeking a highly organised and results‑driven Project Manager to join our growing team at Kerr Office Group. This is a pivotal role, responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of complex commercial design and build projects, from pre‑construction through to handover.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a hands‑on approach to project delivery, exhibit strong commercial awareness and show leadership in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards, while upholding health & safety and regulatory compliance throughout.

• Develop and maintain detailed build programmes and timelines using Microsoft Project
• Attend key client meetings during the pre‑construction phase, ensuring alignment of scope, timelines, and budget expectations.
• Develop and shape the project upfront by engaging with clients to define requirements, coordinating with design and estimating teams to produce proposals and programmes, reviewing designs for buildability and compliance, and identifying early risks, logistics needs, and statutory considerations.
• Strengthen commercial and client readiness by supporting tendering and subcontractor pricing, aligning cost plans and procurement strategies with budgets and long‑lead items, and contributing to client presentations with technical, programme, and value‑engineering input.
• Drive full project lifecycle delivery across AV, Power/Electrical, HVAC (M&E), Fire Detection, and Data disciplines.
• Ensure project compliance with CDM and H&S regulations, proactively mitigating risks and enforcing site‑level safety practices.
• Monitor and report on project profitability, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and controlling variations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure milestones are met and client expectations exceeded.
• Compile and maintain accurate and timely weekly project reports.
• Produce and issue variation orders, tracking approvals and maintaining variation logs.
• Manage and review project valuations and staged payment applications in line with JCT or equivalent contract structures.
• Take accountability for final project delivery, including lessons learned for any overspend or delay.

Conduct weekly 1:1s with direct reports (e.g., Site Managers), and lead bi‑annual performance reviews against defined KPIs.

Provide mentorship and structured development for site‑based teams, ensuring appropriate training, career progression, and professional discipline.

Participate in the recruitment and selection of new team members.

Contribute to continuous improvement by implementing systems and processes that drive operational efficiency.

Assist in the production of cost plans and pre‑project programmes in collaboration with Quantity Surveyors and the Design team.

Support early‑stage risk register compilation and provide technical input during tender stages.

Evaluate professional fees during quoting stage and support the sign‑off process with commercial oversight.

Proven experience in project management within the office fit‑out, construction, or design & build sector.

Competence in Microsoft Project and project reporting systems.

Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge (e.g., JCT).

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.

We’re Kerr, a family‑run business, built on strong values and doing the right thing.

With a focus on creating innovative work spaces that people love, we provide workspace strategy, design, fit‑out, and furniture services. Our people‑first approach to space enables workplace cultures to thrive, empowering organisations to flourish.

It an approach we firmly believe in and we reflect internally too. Our Kerr promises are the cornerstone of how we do business,…