Senior Project Manager
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Overview
A leading high-end residential contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take full ownership of complex luxury refurbishment and new build projects across London's prime and super-prime residential market.
This role will suit a delivery-focused construction professional with strong commercial awareness, exceptional client management skills and a proven background within premium residential environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for high-end residential projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
- Manage project programmes, budgets, procurement and delivery strategy
- Lead Site Managers, subcontractors and project teams across multiple projects or a major flagship scheme
- Maintain the highest quality standards aligned with luxury client expectations
- Act as main point of contact for clients, architects, interior designers and consultants
- Manage contracts, variations, valuations and cost control in collaboration with commercial teams
- Ensure health & safety compliance across all works
- Identify risks, manage change and resolve project challenges proactively
- Provide regular progress and financial reporting to senior leadership
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and client satisfaction
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within high-end / prime residential construction
- Strong background delivering luxury refurbishments and bespoke new build homes
- Excellent commercial understanding and contract management skills
- Strong leadership and team coordination ability
- Exceptional client-facing communication skills
- Ability to manage complex programmes and high-value budgets
- Highly organised with strong problem-solving capability
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Trade background or construction/project management qualifications
- Experience with listed buildings, basements, structural refurbishments or complex design-led projects
- Relevant industry certifications (HNC/HND/Degree, SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid)
What's on Offer
- Senior delivery role within a respected high-end residential contractor
- Prime and super-prime projects across London
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
- Long-term career progression into Operations or Construction Director roles
- Stable pipeline of premium work