Location: London (2 days per week onsite)

Contract Length: Until December 2026

IR35: Inside IR35

Rate: up to £700 per day (Umbrella)

Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead delivery on a high-profile project within the built environment sector in London. This is a pivotal role requiring strong technical, commercial, and stakeholder management expertise to ensure successful delivery across complex contractor and design environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of a major construction project from inception through to completion
• Manage and hold contractors accountable for programme, cost, and quality performance
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the project remains on track
• Act as the primary interface between the client and design teams (architects and engineers)
• Coordinate across contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders
• Deliver clear and consistent reporting to senior leadership

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out
• Developing and maintaining robust project plans covering scope, cost, schedule, and resources
• Monitoring progress and performance, taking corrective action where needed
• Managing change control processes and ensuring governance is maintained
• Leading stakeholder engagement at a senior level
• Driving collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Ensuring all Health & Safety standards and regulations are upheld

Essential Experience

• Significant experience operating as a Senior Project Manager or Project Director within the built environment
• Strong technical understanding of construction delivery and methodologies
• Proven financial and commercial management capability
• Experience working with contract frameworks such as JCT and NEC
• Advanced knowledge of project scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera, MS Project)
• Expert understanding of UK construction Health & Safety regulations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills

Mandatory Requirement

• Active SC Clearance (applications without this cannot be considered)

Interview Process

• Two-stage interview process:
• Stage 1: Experience-led interview with the project team
• Stage 2: Final interview with senior leadership