Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: London / Kent�

Salary: �70k - �90k + package

Senior Project / Contracts Manager

Our client based in Kent they specialise in high-end residential refurbishment / construction projects,�80% of our construction work is D&B, the remainder we take on a main contractor role and work with a third party design team or client side QS/PM.

They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project / Contracts manager with a proven track record in delivering projects up to a �5m construction value.

The successful candidate will be directly responsible for running 1 or 2 projects personally as well as overseeing two project managers, a freelance QS and a procurement officer. As the department grows the intention is for the role to become more of a full time Contracts Manager role and not personally oversee projects.

They are a small team so we are looking for a candidate with a problem-solving mindset, excellent construction knowledge and organisational and professional project management skills. He/she should also have a deep pool of trade and subcontractor contacts and the ability to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.

Job role

• Set up project Programmes and ensure these are being managed optimally


• advise the in-house design team during pre-construction


• identify problems and offer solutions prior to and during construction


• Ensure all work is being carried out to current regulations and as efficiently as possible


• Manage Project & Site Managers


• Work with our QS to appoint and contract all sub-contractor packages


• Take full responsibility for setting up subcontractor contracts


• Hold regular meetings with project managers to assess progress against critical path and track key risk areas


• Oversight of All aspects of Health & Safety


• Work closely with the Procurement department�to ensure materials are being procured optimally


• Manage monthly client reporting and valuation process


• Manage monthly CVRs and project costs


• Produce monthly financial and progress reports for the management meeting

Experience required

• Extensive UK based high-end residential construction experience


• Professional project management best practices (PRINCE2 or equiv)


• Experience of Procore highly desirable


• Health & safety trained, full understanding of CDM regs


• Full and clean driving licence is essential


• Excellent communication skills


• Expert knowledge of contracts