Department for Culture, Media and Sport
On behalf of DCMS, we are looking for a Senior Construction Project Manager (Inside IR35) for an 8‑Month contract (until the end of December 2026) based in London (2 days per week on site).
CTC clearance or above is an essential requirement for this role. As a minimum you must be willing and eligible to undergo checks. Due to the exceptional requirements of this position, preference may be given to candidates who meet all essential criteria and hold active security clearance.
As a Senior Construction Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:
* Lead construction delivery.
* Hold the contractor to account on scheduling and cost.
* Risk management and mitigation: identify potential project roadblocks such as permit delays or budget overruns and implement strategies to keep the project on track.
* Primary liaison: act as the main point of contact between the owner/developer and the design team (architects/engineers).
* Coordinate between professional services, contractor, key stakeholders and DCMS.
* Regular reporting on progress to DCMS senior leaders.
Essential qualifications:
* Proven construction technical and methodology expertise.
* Proven financial management experience.
* Understanding of different contract suites such as JCT/NEC.
* Detailed scheduling knowledge such as Primavera and MS Project.
* Expert knowledge of health and safety law and regulations in a construction environment.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas.
Note: this role falls in scope of the Off‑Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.
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