Job Title:
Senior Project Manager
Location:
City of London, EC4
Salary:
£90,000 - £105,000
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Are you a Senior Project Manager from a main contractor background looking for your next major project in the City of London? We have an exclusive opportunity on a £40 million Cat A commercial refurbishment starting September 2025.
This is a rare chance to take full ownership of a landmark central London project from pre-construction through to handover — working for a contractor with a strong reputation for quality delivery and long-term career development.
The Project:
• £40 million Cat A commercial refurbishment, City of London
• 7 floors of Cat A office space plus small Cat B fit-out
• Rooftop extension and basement plant alterations
• £18 million MEP subcontract package
• Occupied building — live environment logistics throughout
• Pre-construction start immediately, on site September 2025
The Role — Senior Project Manager:
• Take full ownership and accountability for project delivery
• Lead and manage a site team of 8-10 direct reports
• Administer the JCT contract throughout the project lifecycle
• Guide and challenge the project programmer
• Coordinate the £18m MEP package and wider supply chain
• Manage central London logistics with existing tenants in occupation
• Act as the key point of contact between site, client and senior leadership
The Ideal Senior Project Manager Will Have:
• A background from a Tier 1 or established main contractor — not freelance
• Demonstrable experience delivering major commercial projects at £30m+ value
• Strong, working JCT contract knowledge
• Solid programme knowledge and the confidence to administer and challenge
• Experience managing teams of 8 or more on a single project
• A stable employment history — long-term tenure with previous employers
• Commercial fit-out or Cat A refurbishment experience preferred
• The ability to commute to central London (north of river preferred)
The Package:
· Salary £90,000 - £105,000 depending on experience
· Travel paid
· 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Private healthcare
· Immediate pre-construction involvement
· A contractor with a strong forward pipeline of similar projects
To apply for this Senior Project Manager role, click apply now or contact Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James directly for a confidential conversation.
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