Project Manager - Fit Out

🚧 Project Manager | National Grid Substation Upgrade | Carlisle, Cumbria (CA6)

Fancy leading the fit-out on one of the UK’s major grid infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a hands-on Project Manager to take new 400kV and 132kV indoor substation buildings from internal fit-out through to completion and handover.

📍 Location: Substation near Carlisle, Cumbria (CA6)

📅 Start: December 2026 / early January 2027

⏳ Duration: Approx. 6 months

💷 Rate: £350-£400 per day (Umbrella), dependent on experience

🔹 Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella (no CIS)

👷 What you’ll be doing

🔹 Managing day-to-day delivery of internal fit-out in an industrial environment

🔹 Driving a strong safety culture, reviewing RAMS and enforcing site rules

🔹 Coordinating multiple sub-contractors, sequencing trades and resolving interfaces

🔹 Overseeing firestopping installation, inspection and sign-off

🔹 Interpreting drawings and specs, raising and resolving queries on site

🔹 Monitoring quality, programme and progress, reporting to the client team

🔹 Keeping accurate site records and digital reports

✅ What you’ll need

✅ Proven internal fit-out experience on industrial or commercial buildings

✅ A trades background with practical, hands-on fit-out knowledge

✅ Firestopping experience, including certification and inspection requirements

✅ A strong commitment to health, safety and quality

✅ Confident reading construction drawings

✅ Solid IT skills (email, Microsoft Office, site reporting systems)

✅ SMSTS and CSCS Manager card (Black/Gold)

If you’ve run fit-out packages on site and want your next role on a high-profile energy project, we’d like to hear from you.

📞 01233 234771