Senior Project Manager

Harvey Jacob Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead new build projects in a specialized sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage full project lifecycles, focusing on buildability and MEP coordination. You will work closely with clients and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. With a strong emphasis on technical excellence, this position promises long-term career prospects and the chance to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to innovation. If you're a proven professional ready to take on exciting challenges, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex construction builds.
• Strong structural/concrete frame knowledge, not residential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Liaise closely with clients, consultants, and delivery teams.

Skills

Project Management

MEP Coordination

Communication Skills

Value Engineering

Construction Planning

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: South of M25

Main Contractor Permanent Role

Attractive Salary + Benefits

Are you a proven Project Manager with experience in complex construction builds? Our client, a specialist Main Contractor, is looking for a professional and client-facing Senior Project Manager to take the lead on new build projects.

The Role

You will manage full project lifecycles from pre-construction through delivery with a strong focus on buildability, MEP coordination, and programme delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a business renowned for technical excellence and innovation in a niche but growing sector.

Responsibilities

1. Deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget
2. Liaise closely with clients, consultants, and delivery teams
3. Integrate MEP systems effectively within a design & build environment
4. Prepare and manage construction programmes using ASTA Powerproject
5. Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
6. Ensure safety, quality, and compliance at every stage
7. Ensure the scheme has been designed and priced to include all elements before tender submissions

Requirements

1. Experience in new build projects with strong structural/concrete frame knowledge - NOT RESIDENTIAL
2. Confident with MEP interface management and build sequencing
3. Proficient in ASTA Powerproject for construction planning
4. Strong client-facing and communication skills
5. Background with a Main Contractor on D&B contracts
6. Based within a commutable distance of an office south of the M25
7. Flexibility to work from home a day or two a week
8. Willingness to visit live projects nationwide every few weeks for a day or two

Why Apply?

1. Work with a respected contractor in a specialised sector
2. Long-term career prospects and a stable pipeline of projects
3. Be part of a collaborative and technically focused team