Location: Central London
Salary: £115,000 + Comprehensive Package
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading construction and fit-out contractor delivering high-profile commercial projects across Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven project leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex commercial fit-out schemes from pre-construction through to handover.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing multiple stakeholders, managing programme delivery, controlling project budgets, and ensuring exceptional quality standards on fast-paced commercial fit-out projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the successful delivery of commercial fit-out projects across Central London.
Take full ownership of project performance, including programme, budget, quality, health & safety, and client satisfaction.
Manage project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and supply chain partners throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved.
Drive commercial performance and support the achievement of project margin targets.
Chair client and stakeholder meetings, providing regular progress updates and managing expectations.
Identify and mitigate project risks while implementing effective solutions.
Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
Support business growth through strong client relationships and repeat business opportunities.
Mentor and develop project delivery teams, promoting a high-performance culture.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Experience
Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within the construction industry.
Strong background delivering commercial fit-out projects in live and occupied environments.
Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.
Excellent understanding of project planning, programme management, procurement, and commercial controls.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Experience managing project budgets and delivering against profitability targets.
Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and industry best practice.
Desirable
Degree qualified in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional accreditation such as MCIOB, MAPM, or equivalent.
Experience delivering high-value commercial office fit-out projects in Central London.
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Proactive, organised, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
Professional, client-focused, and solution-oriented.
Package & Benefits
£115,000 Basic Salary
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Company Pension Scheme
Annual Bonus Scheme
Summer Bonus (typically up to 10% of salary)
Christmas Bonus (typically up to 10% of salary)
Project Completion Bonus
Additional performance-related bonus linked to project margin and delivery targets
Full Travel & Expenses Covered
Company Phone & Laptop
Long-term career progression within a growing and successful business
Salary description
£110000.00 - £115000.00 per year