Construction Project Manager: Demolition & Structures Lead

Cavendish Professionals; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for Central London-based construction projects across structures, groundworks, and demolition. You will lead site teams, manage budgets, and coordinate stakeholders to deliver programmes safely and on time.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a track record in urban construction environments. A full UK driving licence and relevant certifications such as SMSTS/CSCS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline - desirable
• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering demolition, cut & carve, structural alteration or basement construction projects.
• Excellent commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in live urban environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to drive programmes while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• CSCS Black Card.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification advantageous.
• First Aid at Work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from mobilisation through to handover.
• Lead site teams, engineers and subcontractors to achieve programme milestones.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Oversee project budgets, procurement and cost control.
• Coordinate temporary works, demolition sequencing and structural alteration activities.
• Develop and monitor project programmes and recovery plans where required.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and local authorities.
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance requirements are maintained throughout delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safety standards

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

Temporary Works Coordinator

First Aid at Work

Driving Licence

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management

Job description

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for Central London-based construction projects across structures, groundworks, and demolition. You will lead site teams, manage budgets, and coordinate stakeholders to deliver programmes safely and on time.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a track record in urban construction environments. A full UK driving licence and relevant certifications such as SMSTS/CSCS are preferred.