Senior Project Manager

We are supporting an established national contractor (£600M T/O) with an expanding London business in their search for an experienced Senior Project Manager (PD) to join their London team. The business delivers complex, high-value projects with a focus on both;
Healthcare (hospitals & clinics) and complex Commercial refurb (cut & carve), with Project values ranging from £20M - £150M.Reporting to the Operations Director, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of projects, overseeing all site-based activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will:

Provide strategic leadership across projects and operational teams
Ensure full compliance with HSE, quality, environmental, and legislative standards
Drive programme, cost, and commercial performance, including budget ownership and CVR oversight
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
Lead, motivate, and resource project teams to achieve high performance and morale
Monitor project risk, contractual compliance, and commercial protection measures
Support business development, bid leadership, and negotiated work winning
Contribute to strategic planning, stakeholder reporting, and operational reviews
Strengthen and develop the subcontractor supply chain and continuous improvement initiatives

You will have:

Proven experience in a senior leadership role and stable career progression with a main contractor
Strong track record delivering projects across healthcare and/or Commercial refurb (structural).
Detailed knowledge of Design & Build, JCT and NEC contracts
Excellent commercial awareness and financial management capability
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead high-performing teams
Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to drive project planning and delivery outcomes

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