Interim Senior Project Manager (Fit Out & FF&E)
4 days ago
Norwich
Interim Senior Project Manager (Fit‑Out & FF&E) Norwich £401.53 + 12.07% Holiday (PAYE) or £535.50 Umbrella (Inside IR35) 6 months initially (likely to extend) Overview We are seeking an Interim Senior Project Manager for an Independent Research Centre to lead the fit‑out and FF&E elements of a major building being delivered. This role will take ownership of the brief development, design coordination, procurement strategy and on‑site delivery of all internal fit‑out and FF&E components. This is a key delivery role within a complex infrastructure programme, requiring strong technical competence, stakeholder engagement and experience in specialist fit‑out environments. Primary Purpose of the Role To manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of the building’s fit‑out and FF&E workstreams — from defining the brief and shaping the design, to structuring the procurement approach and ensuring successful delivery, installation and commissioning. Key Responsibilities • Lead the fit‑out and FF&E workstream, • Engage with design consultants to develop and finalise the fit‑out and FF&E brief, • Drive design development, coordinating architects, lab planners, interior designers and MEP consultants through RIBA stages, • Develop and implement the procurement and package strategy for fit‑out and FF&E, • Manage tendering, evaluation and contract award, • Oversee the on‑site delivery, installation, integration and commissioning of all fit‑out and FF&E items., • Maintain control of programme, cost, risk and quality, • Ensure compliance with relevant standards Essential Experience • Strong track record delivering fit‑out and/or FF&E packages on complex capital projects, • Experience with laboratories, research environments, technical spaces or specialist scientific fit‑out highly desirable, • Demonstrable skill in brief development, design coordination and stakeholder management, • Experience developing procurement strategies, managing suppliers and overseeing contract delivery, • Proven ability to manage work within multi‑phased or campus environments, • Strong programme, risk and quality management skills, • Able to work autonomously while collaborating across a diverse project and programme team.