Senior Construction Manager

As a Senior Construction Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of works on site, working closely with the Project Director and wider delivery team. You’ll lead key packages, coordinate with multiple trades and suppliers, and drive progress while ensuring safety, quality, and programme targets are met.

You’ll take ownership of site activities across several work zones, managing risk, identifying opportunities, and ensuring communication flows clearly between all parties involved.

• Lead on-site construction delivery across your assigned areas or packages.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to maintain steady progress and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage health & safety performance, promoting a safe working culture.
• Support short-term and medium-term planning with look-ahead schedules and input into the master programme.
• Liaise regularly with internal and external teams to ensure consistent progress reporting and issue resolution.
• Take a hands-on approach to site logistics, sequencing, and day-to-day operational planning.
• Help identify and address risks early, collaborating with others to maintain momentum.

• Strong background in commercial fit-out or refurbishment projects in live or central urban environments.
• Experience managing multiple packages or zones within larger-scale schemes.
• Solid understanding of health & safety standards, quality control, and programme delivery.
• Practical, calm under pressure, and confident in leading site-based teams.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications are essential.

• The chance to play a key role on a flagship commercial scheme in London.
• Long-term pipeline of interesting and varied projects.
• Friendly, collaborative team environment with hands-on leadership.
• Clear path for development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits, reflective of experience.

Our client is a well-established fit-out and refurbishment specialist, known for delivering high-quality commercial spaces across London and the surrounding regions.

With decades of industry experience and a consistent track record on complex, design-focused schemes, they’ve built a reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and a people-first approach. Their projects are varied in scale and scope, covering everything from straightforward fit-outs to more intricate refurbishments and reconfigurations.

Despite being a key player in the market, the business retains a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where individuals are supported, listened to, and encouraged to grow.

This is a major commercial fit-out project based in Central London, with a high level of design coordination and multiple concurrent work fronts. The programme includes a mix of Cat A and Cat B elements, with some structural refurbishment, phased logistics, and detailed finishes. The project demands experienced leadership and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management
• Industries:
  Construction

Base pay range: £55,000.00-£62,000.00