Project Manager

Londinium Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior Project Lead for a high-end residential refurbishment project in South West London. The successful candidate will oversee a complex refurbishment worth £2–3m, manage cross-functional teams, and coordinate project schedules. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in architectural construction, alongside strong technical skills and stakeholder management abilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a significant project in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Supportive, collaborative team

Pivotal role in a career-defining project

Varied role with real input and ownership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in high-end residential or architectural construction is essential.
• Ability to interpret complex architectural drawings and manage multiple trades is necessary.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and managing stakeholder expectations are a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the project programme and report to directors weekly.
• Manage risk and resolve onsite and design issues as they arise.
• Coordinate between office and site teams to ensure project progress.

Skills

5+ years’ experience in high-end residential or architectural construction

Strong technical knowledge and ability to interpret architectural drawings

Experience coordinating multiple packages and managing teams to deadlines

Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills

Calm, proactive and solutions-led approach to problem-solving

Education

SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualifications

Job description

Senior Project Lead – High‑End Residential Refurbishment

South West London | £60,000–£70,000 DOE | Full‑Time

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a technically strong and highly organised Senior Project Lead to join a growing, design‑led construction team delivering a detailed and architecturally ambitious private residential refurbishment in London.

You’ll take full ownership of the integrated programme across a complex £2–3m refurb involving utility upgrades, joinery, window packages, and an extensive fit‑out. Acting as the key link between the office, architects, site team, and directors, you’ll play a vital role in driving delivery while managing deadlines, identifying risk, and keeping everyone on track.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the full project programme and reporting into directors weekly
• Forward planning, risk management, and resolving onsite and design issues
• Acting as a conduit between site and office teams, pushing progress and flagging concerns early
• Coordinating FF&E, utilities, subcontractors, and procurement
• Supporting H&S compliance, site setup, and internal auditing

You should have:

• 5+ years’ experience in high‑end residential or architectural construction
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to interpret architectural drawings
• Experience coordinating multiple packages and managing teams to deadlines
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills
• A calm, proactive and solutions‑led approach to problem‑solving
• SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualifications (preferred)

Why apply?

• Join a genuinely supportive, skilled and collaborative team
• Play a pivotal role on a beautifully detailed, career‑defining project
• Enjoy a varied role where you’ll have real input and ownership