Project Manager – Fit Out

We are recruiting a Project Manager – Fit Out for one of our clients in the civil engineering industry based in Dubai, UAE.

About Our Client:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial surveys to check existing MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), ceiling heights, floor levels, and any asbestos or structural issues
• Liaise with building management, landlords, security, and neighboring tenants regarding access, noise hours, lift usage, and waste disposal
• Obtain interior work permits, fire safety NOCs, and municipal approvals specific to fit-out works
• Work with the QS to ensure all finishes, fixtures, and furniture are accurately quantified
• Align material deliveries precisely with the installation sequence (e.g., flooring before joinery, painting before lighting)
• Inspect paint finishes, tile grout lines, joinery alignment, edge detailing, and the flushness of sockets with wall panels
• Ensure lighting control systems, data points, AV, and HVAC diffusers integrate seamlessly into ceiling and wall finishes
• Enforce strict safety measures for working at heights (false ceilings), dust control, use of noisy tools, fire safety during hot work (welding/cutting), and handling of hazardous materials (adhesives, paints)
• Provide daily/weekly dashboards with photos (walls, ceilings, floors) and percentage completion per zone Fit-out clients expect visual proof
• Manage DLP (Defects Liability Period)

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Proven 6–10 years of experience in high-end retail, data centres, luxury hotels, etc
• Proficiency in the following software tools: MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD (essential for drawing review), and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labor Law