Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Commercial Fit Out

London | Freelance | ASAP Start | 6 Month Contract

We are currently working with an established commercial fit out contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to take responsibility for the management and coordination of their wider project portfolio across London.

This is a senior position where you will have oversight of multiple live commercial fit out projects, working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients and the wider delivery team to ensure the portfolio is well organised, communicated and progressing as planned.

The role is heavily site and client focused, with regular visits across London forming a key part of the position. There is one day per week available to work from home, with the remainder of the role predominantly site and office based.

The Role

You will take a senior-level overview of the company's projects, ensuring that the delivery teams have the support, direction and organisation required to keep projects moving successfully.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and overseeing a portfolio of multiple commercial fit out projects across London
Providing support, direction and oversight to Project Managers and Site Managers
Regularly visiting project sites to monitor progress, address issues and ensure projects are being delivered as planned
Maintaining clear and consistent communication across project teams, clients and internal stakeholders
Ensuring projects are properly organised, programmed and resourced
Overseeing project programmes and ensuring key milestones are being achieved
Managing tendering and pricing exercises
Supporting pitches and presentations for new project opportunities
Conducting interviews and supporting the recruitment of Project Managers, Site Managers and other project staff
Preparing and delivering weekly project and portfolio reports
Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and acting as a senior point of contact
Attending client meetings and providing regular updates on project performance
Identifying potential issues across the portfolio and ensuring they are addressed proactively
Supporting Project Managers with any commercial, operational or delivery challenges
Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality, programme and client expectations
Maintaining oversight of project documentation and reporting
Ensuring the overall portfolio remains organised, with clear actions, responsibilities and deadlines

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager from a commercial fit out / design & build background who is comfortable operating at a senior level across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Strong experience delivering commercial CAT A and CAT B fit out projects
Experience overseeing multiple projects or a wider project portfolio
Previous experience managing or supporting Project Managers and Site Managers
Strong programming and project planning experience

Experience with tendering, pricing and project pitches
Strong client-facing experience and the ability to build and maintain relationships
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The confidence to challenge, support and manage project teams
Experience producing regular project reports and providing senior-level updates
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems
Strong understanding of commercial fit-out project delivery
The ability to work independently and keep a large number of moving parts organised
Comfortable spending significant time visiting sites across London

Working Pattern

This is a predominantly site and office-based position, with regular travel across London required to oversee the project portfolio.

There is one day per week available to work from home, however the successful candidate will need to be comfortable being highly visible across the projects and spending the majority of their time on site.

What's on Offer?

ASAP start
Initial freelance contract running through to February
Opportunity to oversee a portfolio of commercial fit out projects
Senior-level responsibility across multiple project teams
Regular exposure to clients and senior stakeholders
1 day per week working from home
Predominantly London-based projects
Opportunity to work with an established commercial fit-out contractor

If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong commercial fit out background and are looking for a senior portfolio-level position, we'd be keen to hear from you