Senior Project Manager Construction
New Yesterday
Greater London (site-based / hybrid depending on project) Type:
Full-time (Permanent)
or
Contract (Day Rate) Salary:
Circa 100K or 750 a day IR35:
TBC Reporting to:
Project Director / Contracts Director Role overview You will take full ownership of major projects across Greater London, leading pre-construction through to handover. Youll be accountable for programme, budget, design, procurement strategy, risk, and stakeholder managementdriving teams to deliver safely, profitably, and to a high standard. Key responsibilities Full accountability for delivery from pre-construction, mobilisation, construction, commissioning and handover. Lead design management: consultant performance, design release, buildability, compliance, and change control. Own programme strategy: baselines, critical path management, progress governance, and recovery planning. Lead commercial and procurement strategy with the commercial team: packaging, tender reviews, appointments, and budget control. Act as senior client interface and manage key stakeholders (including local authorities and third parties). Build and lead high-performing teams across site management, engineering, planning, and supply chain. Drive governance and reporting with strong, audit-ready project records. Own risk management: risk register, mitigations, early warnings, and contingency control. Lead H&S compliance and culture in line with the company H&S management system and statutory obligations. Deliver quality outcomes and a defect-minimised handover through robust QA and commissioning control. Essential experience / skills Strong main contractor background delivering
£20m+
projects (or high complexity / multi-phase). Commercially strong: cost control, change management, procurement strategy, and margin awareness. Proven leadership across multi-discipline teams and subcontractors. Excellent client-facing communication and decision-making under pressure. Desirable Degree/HND (Construction/Engineering/Commercial) or equivalent experience. Chartership (MCIOB / RICS / ICE) advantageous. SMSTS / First Aid / CSCS (as applicable).
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Construction