An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a prestigious £30 million listed town hall conversion in London, transforming a historic building into a luxury hotel.
This is a technically demanding, logistically complex project requiring an experienced construction professional with a proven background in heritage buildings, major conversions and high-end refurbishment.
The Project
This flagship development includes:
-Demolition, enabling works and structural alterations
-Structural steel installation and SFS extension works
-Full mechanical and electrical installation
-Roofing works
-Heritage restoration, conservation and high-quality internal fit-out
-External works and final completion
The project is valued at approximately £30 million and is expected to run for two years.
The Role
As the Project Manager / Senior Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of the project from construction through to completion, ensuring it is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
During your first month, you will play a key role in the pre-construction phase, working closely with the design, commercial and pre-construction teams to finalise planning, programme sequencing, procurement strategy, logistics and buildability ahead of site mobilisation. This provides an excellent opportunity to influence project delivery from the outset before taking full responsibility for the construction phase.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team including Site Managers, commercial and design staff, supervisors, labour and specialist subcontractors, while maintaining strong relationships with the client, consultants and stakeholders throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the pre-construction phase, including programme development, logistics planning and procurement coordination
* Lead the project from construction through to handover
* Manage all site operations across multiple work packages
* Coordinate and lead the site management team and specialist subcontractors
* Chair client, design and subcontractor meetings
* Manage construction programmes and monitor progress
* Review technical drawings and ensure works are delivered in accordance with the design
* Drive quality assurance alongside Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
* Coordinate heritage restoration alongside modern construction techniques
* Manage project logistics on a constrained London site
* Report project progress, risks and performance to senior management
About You
The successful candidate will have:
* Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager delivering complex construction projects
* Strong background in hotel, residential conversion, refurbishment or heritage projects
* Experience working on listed buildings and restoration schemes
* Experience delivering projects valued at £20 million+, ideally up to £30 million
* Excellent leadership skills managing multidisciplinary site teams
* Strong understanding of construction sequencing, temporary works and complex project logistics
* Ability to confidently interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
* Strong client-facing skills with experience chairing project and subcontractor meetings
* Excellent knowledge of programme management, quality assurance, cost control, Health & Safety and Microsoft Office (Microsoft Project advantageous)
* Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
What's on Offer
* Competitive day rate of £400-£450, depending on experience
* Mid-August 2026 start on a secure two-year flagship London development
* Opportunity to influence the project during pre-construction before leading delivery on site
* A technically challenging, prestigious heritage conversion with an experienced project team and the autonomy to drive successful delivery
Salary description
£400.00 - £450.00 per day