Project Manager; Cut & Carve - Hotel

Position: Project Manager (Cut & Carve - Hotel
We are working with an established national contractor supporting their London Office/Team. They have a strong pipeline of projects across London with a focus on Complex Refurb/Cut & Carve and New Build.

We are looking for a Project Manager to take the Lead on a Central London 8 storey, 400 unit project, taking it from site set up to Handover.

You will:

Lead the delivery of construction projects from pre-construction and design coordination through to practical completion and client handover.
Manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Identify and mitigate programme risks, proactively addressing issues that could impact project delivery.
Monitor project progress against agreed programmes, producing short-term and phase-specific plans to support successful execution.
Work closely with the Project Director and senior leadership team to ensure appropriate labour, plant, and subcontractor resources are available throughout the project lifecycle.
Deliver site briefings and ensure all personnel understand project requirements, safety expectations, and operational procedures.
Plan and coordinate site logistics, welfare facilities, access arrangements, and construction operations to maximise efficiency and productivity.
Manage temporary works processes and ensure all associated activities are planned, coordinated, and implemented in accordance with project requirements.
Oversee procurement activities, ensuring materials, plant, and equipment are ordered and delivered in line with programme requirements.
Coordinate with consultants and design teams to secure the timely issue of design information and resolve technical queries.
Lead, develop, and motivate site management teams while ensuring subcontractors perform in line with programme, quality, and safety expectations.
Maintain high standards of workmanship, ensuring compliance with project specifications, statutory regulations, and quality management procedures.
Drive consistency in site operations through adherence to company procedures, best practice standards, and project controls.
Collaborate with commercial and project teams to manage costs, variations, change control, and waste reduction initiatives.
Chair regular coordination meetings with project stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams to review progress, risks, and forthcoming activities.
Maintain accurate project records, reporting information, and documentation to ensure transparency and audit compliance.
Undertake regular health, safety, and environmental inspections, promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards.

You will have:

A Construction Degree or equivalent
5+ years' experience as a Lead Project Manager with a construction contractor on Projects of £30M or more, including Cut and Carve.

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