Senior Project Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Project Lead for a prestigious £17m heritage project in SW London. This long-term freelance role involves managing the full site team and ensuring adherence to building regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in heritage projects and excellent leadership skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a significant project with a specialist contractor.

Benefits

Attractive rates

Long term freelance contract

CIS method of payment approved

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale heritage projects.
• Strong understanding of construction and heritage building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the reclad project from planning to handover.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Oversee contractors, ensuring quality and communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Construction Site Management

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management

Job description

Project lead required working with a specialist contractor to oversee refurbishment & reclad of a £17m heritage project in SW London. This is a long term freelance contract for around 12 months managing the full site team including a Site Manager, RLO, subcontractors and specialist trades.

Applicants must have previously worked on heritage projects as well as recladding schemes in order to be selected, interviews will be taking place immediately with the view to start asap.

Benefits:

• Attractive rates
• Long term freelance contract
• CIS method of payment approved
• Work on a prestigious project with a specialist contractor

Duties:

• Lead all aspects of the reclad project from planning to handover.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Oversee contractors, ensuring quality and communication.
• Ensure adherence to building regulations, planning permissions, and heritage guidelines.
• Proactively manage risks to protect the project's heritage aspects and overall success.
• Regularly report progress to senior management.
• Collaborate with design, heritage consultants, and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified or NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management
• Proven experience leading large-scale heritage projects, ideally with reclad experience.
• Strong understanding of construction, technical specifications, and heritage building regulations.
• Expertise in heritage construction techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to preserving heritage and delivering high-quality results.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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