Senior Project Manager
Wokingham
£60,000 - £75,000
About the Company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a boutique design & build contractor that specialises in workplace transformation for commercial offices and retail occupiers. Renowned for delivering inspiring environments that help people and businesses thrive, the company works with a broad range of clients, from innovative SMEs to prestigious international luxury brands. With offices in Henley-on-Thames and London, they pride themselves on a dynamic, collaborative culture and a portfolio of high-profile, design-led fit-out projects across the Thames Valley and London.
About the Role
As Senior Project Manager, you will take the lead on delivering high-end commercial fit-out projects, overseeing a team of Contract Managers managing multiple sites. You will be responsible for ensuring projects run seamlessly from pre-construction through to completion, maintaining programme, budget, quality and safety standards.
Key responsibilities include:
*
Developing and maintaining construction programmes against baselines for both internal and client reporting (using MS Project or similar).
*
Overseeing all health & safety processes, ensuring robust compliance and safe systems of work.
*
Comprehensive contract management across JCT forms.
*
Working closely with the Commercial team to ensure integrated financial control and reporting.
*
Leading, mentoring and managing a team of 3-5 Contract Managers to deliver projects successfully.
*
Building strong relationships with clients and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
This role is based predominantly at the head office in Henley-on-Thames with regular travel to the London office and project sites across London and the Southeast.
Rewards & Benefits
*
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum
*
Package: Pension, private healthcare, professional development budget, and company events.
*
Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
*
Flexible working: Some hybrid arrangements possible, though the role is primarily office and site based.
*
Work alongside a collaborative team on projects for some of the UK’s most prestigious brands in vibrant commercial spaces.
*
Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing, ambitious business.
Requirements
*
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Design & Build fit-out projects with solid construction knowledge.
*
Strong track record managing commercial fit-out schemes, ideally including experience with luxury brands or high-end spaces.
*
Comprehensive understanding of construction contracts, specifically JCT.
*
Excellent construction programming skills with proficiency in MS Project (or similar).
*
Current CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid at Work certifications.
*
Professional project management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent.
*
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
*
IT literate (Word, Excel, and in-house construction software, e.g. Spirepath).
*
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and multiple stakeholders.
*
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a client-focused approach