Project Manager

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Sky Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a £4 million structural alterations and builders works project in the City of London. The role involves taking overall responsibility for day-to-day management from mobilisation through to handover, coordinating complex demolition, steelwork, concrete works and M&E strip-out.

You will lead subcontractors, manage programme and procurement, coordinate temporary works and CDP interfaces, and report progress to senior management,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within construction, structural alterations or builders works.
• Strong understanding of structural alterations, demolition, structural steelwork and concrete construction.
• Experience delivering complex refurbishment or structural modification projects would be highly advantageous.
• Experience coordinating temporary works and working alongside structural engineers.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and specialist construction packages.
• Experience managing construction programmes, procurement and project progress reporting.
• Good understanding of Contractor Designed Portions (CDP) and design coordination.
• Ability to take ownership of a project and manage delivery from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the £4 million project.
• Manage construction activities from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors across structural alterations, demolition, steelwork, concrete and builders works packages.
• Manage the construction programme, monitor progress and identify potential delays.
• Prepare progress reports and programme updates, including reporting using ASTA Powerproject.
• Coordinate temporary works requirements and act as Temporary Works Coordinator.
• Oversee structural steelwork design coordination and resolve technical issues with the design and engineering teams.
• Manage Contractor Designed Portions (CDP) and associated design coordination.
• Coordinate procurement activities, subcontractor appointments and material deliveries.
• Monitor project progress, quality, health and safety and construction risks.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, RAMS and project requirements.
• Attend project meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate construction activities within a busy Central London environment.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the agreed programme.

Education

NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management

SMSTS

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

Relevant construction management or civil engineering qualifications

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Project Manager Structural Alterations / Builders Works

Location: City of London
Start Date: December 2026
Employment: Permanent Position
Rate: £400 £450 per day
Sector: Structural Alterations / Civil Engineering / Construction

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established construction contractor delivering a £4 million structural alterations and builders works project in the City of London.

The project involves extensive structural modifications, architectural and M&E strip-out, new structural steelwork, concrete works, temporary works and basement masonry construction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong background in structural alterations, builders works or complex refurbishment projects to take full responsibility for delivering a technically challenging scheme in Central London.

The project involves:

• Architectural strip-out and removal of existing finishes.
• Structural modifications and alterations to existing structures.
• Installation of new structural steelwork.
• Structural steelwork design coordination.
• Structural concrete works and associated demolition.
• Temporary works planning and coordination.
• Demolition and removal of existing steelwork.
• M&E strip-out and associated builders works.
• New blockwork and masonry walls within basement areas.
• Coordination of specialist subcontractors and construction packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the £4 million project.
• Manage construction activities from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors across structural alterations, demolition, steelwork, concrete and builders works packages.
• Manage the construction programme, monitor progress and identify potential delays.
• Prepare progress reports and programme updates, including reporting using ASTA Powerproject.
• Coordinate temporary works requirements and act as Temporary Works Coordinator.
• Oversee structural steelwork design coordination and resolve technical issues with the design and engineering teams.
• Manage Contractor Designed Portions (CDP) and associated design coordination.
• Coordinate procurement activities, subcontractor appointments and material deliveries.
• Monitor project progress, quality, health and safety and construction risks.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, RAMS and project requirements.
• Attend project meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate construction activities within a busy Central London environment.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the agreed programme.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within construction, structural alterations or builders works.
• Strong understanding of structural alterations, demolition, structural steelwork and concrete construction.
• Previous experience delivering complex refurbishment or structural modification projects would be highly advantageous.
• Experience coordinating temporary works and working alongside structural engineers.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and specialist construction packages.
• Experience managing construction programmes, procurement and project progress reporting.
• Good understanding of Contractor Designed Portions (CDP) and design coordination.
• Ability to take ownership of a project and manage delivery from start to finish.

Qualifications & Certifications

The following would be advantageous:

• NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management
• SMSTS
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• ASTA Powerproject experience
• Relevant construction management or civil engineering qualifications